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Canon 60D vs Canon 6D

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Canon EOS 6D front
Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 60D vs Canon 6D Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Replaced the Canon 50D
  • New Model is Canon 70D
Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Refreshed by Canon 6D MII
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Canon 60D vs Canon 6D Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 60D versus Canon 6D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the 6D (20MP) is pretty comparable but the 60D (APS-C) and 6D (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The 60D was unveiled 3 years prior to the 6D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 60D scores against the 6D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Canon 6D

 60D 6D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon 60D

 6D 60D 
ReleasedFebruary 2013November 2010Fresher by 27 months

Common features in the Canon 60D and Canon 6D

 60D 6D 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon 60D vs Canon 6D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon 60D provides outer dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Canon 6D has specifications of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 60D versus the 6D.

Canon 60D vs Canon 6D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and 6D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Canon 6D top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Canon 6D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and 6D.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 60D with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Canon 6D will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 60D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 60D vs Canon 6D sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Canon 6D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Canon 6D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 60D
Portrait photography with Canon 6D
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 60D
Street photography with Canon 6D
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
63
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography factors
Canon 6D Sports photography factors
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
great battery power (1,100 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
69
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery pack (1,090 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60D Travel photography features
Canon 6D Travel photography features
68
great battery power (1,100 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
61
great battery pack (1,090 shots)
environment proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography information
Canon 6D Landscape photography information
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (1,100 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (1,090 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging details
Canon 6D Vlogging details
67
display is selfie friendly
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
30
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 60D vs Canon 6D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Canon 6D
 Canon EOS 60DCanon EOS 6D
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 60D Canon EOS 6D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-11-10 2013-02-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF
Number of lenses 326 250
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Clear View TFT color LCD Clear View II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lbs) 770g (1.70 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 12.1
DXO Low light score 813 2340
Other
Battery life 1100 shots 1090 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $899 $1,699