Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II
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Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
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- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Newer Model is Canon 6D MII
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Released February 2018
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 6D was brought out 6 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6D matches up vs the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 6D Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Pentax K-1 II
6D | K-1 II | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Canon 6D
K-1 II | 6D | |||
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Released | February 2018 | February 2013 | More recent by 61 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 6D and Pentax K-1 II
6D | K-1 II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 6D has got exterior 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) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Check the Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 6D and the K-1 II.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and K-1 II is 59 and 55 respectively.
Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and K-1 II.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-1 II to provide you with extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 6D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 6D vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 6D | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-02-12 | 2018-02-22 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 819200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Pentax KAF4 |
Total lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5 frames per second | 4.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/200 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 grams (1.70 pounds) | 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
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 photos | 670 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Cost at release | $1,699 | $1,737 |