Canon 6D vs Canon SX400 IS

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 6D and Canon SX400 IS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and SX400 IS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The 6D was brought out 17 months prior to the SX400 IS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 6D grades versus the SX400 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D and Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery and Canon SX400 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 6D provides exterior dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon SX400 IS has sizing of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check out the Canon 6D and Canon SX400 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 6D against the SX400 IS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and SX400 IS is 59 and 81 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and SX400 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 6D will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 6D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.