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Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Canon EOS 90D front
Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Old Model is Canon 6D
Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Old Model is Canon 80D
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and 90D (33MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and 90D (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6D MII was revealed 3 years before the 90D which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 6D MII grades vs the 90D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Canon 90D

 6D MII 90D 

Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon 6D MII

 90D 6D MII 
ReleasedAugust 2019June 2017More modern by 26 months

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Canon 90D

 6D MII 90D 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII enjoys outer dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Canon 90D has dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 6D MII compared to the 90D.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and 90D is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and 90D.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 90D will resolve more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 6D MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography information
Canon 90D Portrait photography information
84
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
83
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography info
Canon 90D Street photography info
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (40,000)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography highlights
Canon 90D Sports photography highlights
87
built in image stabilization
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
resolution is excellent (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (1,300 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography info
Canon 90D Travel photography info
78
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly display
78
good battery power (1,300 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is excellent (33MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography advice
Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization
excellent megapixels (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is excellent (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (1,300 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Vlogging camera
Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon 90D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Canon 90D
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EOS 90D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 90D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-06-29 2019-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6960 x 4640
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 45
Cross focus points 45 45
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Amount of lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.5fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765g (1.69 lb) 701g (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2862 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 shots 1300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,799 $1,199