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Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX400 IS 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
  • Announced June 2017
  • Superseded the Canon 6D
Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX400 IS Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 6D MII and Canon SX400 IS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and SX400 IS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The 6D MII was brought out 2 years after the SX400 IS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6D MII scores against the SX400 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Canon SX400 IS

 6D MII SX400 IS 
RevealedJune 2017July 2014More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon 6D MII

 SX400 IS 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Canon SX400 IS

 6D MII SX400 IS 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII features external dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Canon SX400 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6D MII vs the SX400 IS.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and SX400 IS is 59 and 81 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and SX400 IS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 6D MII will deliver extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger 6D MII will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography information
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Street photography camera
Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (40,000)
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 6D MII
Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
87
image stabilization
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography information
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
78
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D MII
Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon PowerShot SX400 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-06-29 2014-07-29
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Digic 4+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 40000 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 9
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance - 0cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765g (1.69 pounds) 313g (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 190 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,799 $229