Canon 650D vs Canon 6D
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Canon 650D vs Canon 6D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Launched August 2012
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
- Older Model is Canon 600D
- Successor is Canon 700D
(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
- Introduced February 2013
- Later Model is Canon 6D MII

Canon 650D vs Canon 6D Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 650D versus Canon 6D, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the 650D (18MP) and the 6D (20MP) is pretty close but the 650D (APS-C) and 6D (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

The 650D was manufactured 5 months earlier than the 6D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 650D matches up vs the 6D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 650D vs Canon 6D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 650D and Canon EOS 6D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 650D Gallery and Canon 6D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Canon 6D
650D | 6D | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon 650D
6D | 650D |
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Common features in the Canon 650D and Canon 6D
650D | 6D | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2013 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
Canon 650D vs Canon 6D Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 650D comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Canon 6D has specifications of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 650D versus Canon 6D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 650D and the 6D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 650D and 6D is 65 and 59 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Canon 6D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and 6D.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 650D because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon 6D will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

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Canon 650D vs Canon 6D Specifications
Canon EOS 650D | Canon EOS 6D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 650D | Canon EOS 6D |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-08-20 | 2013-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | 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 | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF |
Total lenses | 326 | 250 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | Clear View II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 97% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 4.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 575 grams (1.27 lbs) | 770 grams (1.70 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 12.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 722 | 2340 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 1090 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E8 | LP-E6 |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $498 | $1,699 |