Canon 6D vs Canon 70D

On this page, we are looking at the Canon 6D and Canon 70D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the 70D (20MP) is very similar but the 6D (Full frame) and 70D (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was introduced 8 months prior to the 70D so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 6D matches up vs the 70D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D & Canon EOS 70D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery & Canon 70D Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D has outside dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Canon 70D has proportions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 6D versus the 70D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and 70D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and 70D.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The 6D offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged 6D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.