Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 6D MII

Below, we will be matching up the Canon 5D MIV versus Canon 6D MII, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the 5D MIV (30MP) and the 6D MII (26MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was released 10 months before the 6D MII which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 5D MIV scores against the 6D MII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Canon EOS 6D Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Canon 6D MII Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV offers physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Canon 6D MII has proportions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the 6D MII.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and 6D MII is 55 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and 6D MII.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon 5D MIV to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 5D MIV is going to be behind in sensor tech.