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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS R6 front
Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Later Model is Canon R6 II
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are offered by Canon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and R6 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 5D MIV was introduced 4 years before the R6 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the 5D MIV grades against the R6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon R6

 5D MIV R6 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon 5D MIV

 R6 5D MIV 
ReleasedJuly 2020August 2016Fresher by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon R6

 5D MIV R6 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1620k1620kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Canon R6 has dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the R6.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and R6 is 55 and 61 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and R6.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon 5D MIV to render more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older 5D MIV will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography features
Canon R6 Portrait photography features
85
manual focus
resolution is excellent (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
83
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography highlights
Canon R6 Street photography highlights
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Canon R6
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is excellent (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography details
Canon R6 Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
provides touch to focus
resolution is excellent (30MP)
display is not selfie friendly
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography advice
Canon R6 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is excellent (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Vlogging camera
Canon R6 as a Vlogging camera
31
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Canon R6
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EOS R6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS R6
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2020-07-09
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6+ Digic X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6720 x 4480 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 61 6072
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon RF
Available lenses 250 17
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Launch cost $3,299 $2,499