Canon 6D vs Canon SX210 IS
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Canon 6D vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Released February 2013
- Successor is Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX230 HS

Canon 6D vs Canon SX210 IS Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon 6D vs Canon SX210 IS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and SX210 IS (14MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and SX210 IS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

The 6D was manufactured 2 years later than the SX210 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 6D grades against the SX210 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 6D vs Canon SX210 IS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 6D and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 6D Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon SX210 IS
6D | SX210 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 33 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon 6D
SX210 IS | 6D |
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Common features in the Canon 6D and Canon SX210 IS
6D | SX210 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon 6D vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D offers external measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon SX210 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon 6D vs Canon SX210 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 6D compared to the SX210 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and SX210 IS is 59 and 90 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and SX210 IS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6D due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 6D will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 6D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 6D vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 6D vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 6D | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-02-12 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 grams (1.70 lbs) | 220 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2340 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1090 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,699 | $226 |