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Canon 6D vs Canon 70D

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Canon EOS 70D front
Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70

Canon 6D vs Canon 70D Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Refreshed by Canon 6D MII
Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon 60D
  • Newer Model is Canon 80D
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Canon 6D vs Canon 70D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon 70D

 6D 70D 

Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon 6D

 70D 6D 
RevealedOctober 2013February 2013Newer by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 6D and Canon 70D

 6D 70D 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution

Canon 6D vs Canon 70D Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Canon 6D and Canon 70D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 6D vs Canon 70D size comparison

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

Canon 6D vs Canon 70D top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Canon 70D Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 6D vs Canon 70D sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Canon 70D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Canon 70D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography information
Canon 70D Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
Canon 70D as a Street photography camera
63
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography advice
Canon 70D Sports photography advice
69
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
good battery pack (1,090 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery pack (1,090 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
weather proofing
includes touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography factors
Canon 70D Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (1,090 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D
Vlogging with Canon 70D
30
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
69
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 6D vs Canon 70D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Canon 70D
 Canon EOS 6DCanon EOS 70D
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 70D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-02-12 2013-10-31
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 22.5 x 15mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 337.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 19
Cross focus points 1 19
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 250 326
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD Clear View II TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 755 grams (1.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 68
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 11.6
DXO Low light score 2340 926
Other
Battery life 1090 photos 920 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,699 $758