Canon 6D vs Sony A6000
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Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 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
- Revealed February 2013
- Replacement is Canon 6D MII
(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

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.

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.

Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Sony A6000
6D | A6000 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon 6D
A6000 | 6D | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | More recent by 14 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon 6D and Sony A6000
6D | A6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 6D vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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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 |