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Canon 6D vs Sony A6000

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Replacement is Canon 6D MII
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Newer Model is Sony A6300
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Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 6D and Sony A6000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly close but the 6D (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 6D was brought out 14 months prior to the A6000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6D matches up versus the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Sony A6000

 6D A6000 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon 6D

 A6000 6D 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2013More recent by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 6D and Sony A6000

 6D A6000 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon 6D features physical dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Canon 6D and Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6D vs the A6000.

Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and A6000 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and A6000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 6D because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6000 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 6D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
63
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (344 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography advice
Sony A6000 Sports photography advice
69
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,090 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
72
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery life (1,090 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than others (344 grams)
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,090 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D
Vlogging with Sony A6000
30
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (344 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Sony A6000
 Canon EOS 6DSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 6D Sony Alpha a6000
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-12 2014-04-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 179
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sony E
Amount of lenses 250 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lb) 344 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 13.1
DXO Low light rating 2340 1347
Other
Battery life 1090 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,699 $548