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Canon 60Da vs Canon 6D MII

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Canon 60Da vs Canon 6D MII Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Introduced April 2012
Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Superseded the Canon 6D
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Canon 60Da vs Canon 6D MII Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon 60Da vs Canon 6D MII, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and 6D MII (26MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and 6D MII (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 60Da was unveiled 6 years prior to the 6D MII and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 60Da matches up versus the 6D MII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Canon 6D MII

 60Da 6D MII 

Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Canon 60Da

 6D MII 60Da 
ReleasedJune 2017April 2012More recent by 63 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Canon 6D MII

 60Da 6D MII 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 60Da vs Canon 6D MII Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 60Da has got outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Canon 6D MII has specifications of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 60Da versus the 6D MII.

Canon 60Da vs Canon 6D MII size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and 6D MII is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Canon 6D MII top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Canon 6D MII Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and 6D MII.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 60Da using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon 6D MII will show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 60Da will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 60Da vs Canon 6D MII sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Canon 6D MII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da Portrait photography info
Canon 6D MII Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
great megapixels (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Street photography camera
Canon 6D MII as a Street photography camera
66
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (40,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography details
Canon 6D MII Sports photography details
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
good battery power (1,100 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
87
has image stabilization
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (1,200 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography factors
Canon 6D MII Travel photography factors
68
good battery power (1,100 per charge)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
78
great battery (1,200 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography advice
Canon 6D MII Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (1,100 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (1,200 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da Vlogging factors
Canon 6D MII Vlogging factors
67
display is selfie friendly
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
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Canon 60Da vs Canon 6D MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Canon 6D MII
 Canon EOS 60DaCanon EOS 6D Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 60Da Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-04-07 2017-06-29
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 6400 40000
Highest boosted ISO 12800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 45
Cross type focus points - 45
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF
Number of lenses 326 250
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 6.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 gr (1.66 lbs) 765 gr (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 2862
Other
Battery life 1100 shots 1200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,499 $1,799