Canon 6D vs Canon R
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Canon 6D vs Canon R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Released February 2013
- Refreshed by Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Introduced September 2018

Canon 6D vs Canon R Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon 6D versus Canon R, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Canon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and R (30MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

The 6D was released 6 years prior to the R which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 6D matches up against the R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 6D vs Canon R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS R. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery and Canon R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon R
6D | R |
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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Canon 6D
R | 6D | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2013 | More modern by 67 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 6D and Canon R
6D | R | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Canon 6D vs Canon R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 6D offers outer measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Canon R has sizing of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
See the Canon 6D versus Canon R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6D vs the R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and R is 59 and 62 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Canon R Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and R.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon R to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 6D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 6D vs Canon R Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 6D vs Canon R Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS R |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-02-12 | 2018-09-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 30MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6720 x 4480 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 40000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 5655 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Canon RF |
Available lenses | 250 | 17 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (with LP-E6N only) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 pounds) | 660g (1.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.1 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | 2340 | 2742 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1090 shots | 370 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,699 | $2,299 |