Canon 6D MII vs Canon 80D

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 6D MII and Canon 80D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 6D MII (26MP) and the 80D (24MP) is pretty similar but the 6D MII (Full frame) and 80D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 6D MII was brought out 17 months after the 80D which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 6D MII scores versus the 80D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D Mark II & Canon EOS 80D. The entire galleries are available at Canon 6D MII Gallery & Canon 80D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 6D MII has outside measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Canon 80D has specifications of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 6D MII and Canon 80D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6D MII versus the 80D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and 80D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and 80D.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer 6D MII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.