Canon 6D

Canon 6D is Canon's Advanced DSLR camera first revealed on February of 2013. The camera comes with a 20MP, CMOS Full frame size sensor with a maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648.

Canon released the updated Canon 6D MII (Read Full Comparison) as a way to improve this camera.

The 6D comes in at #34 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras & all-around #185 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to look at our Smart camera filter to find camera rankings based on your customized criteria.

Here is a diagram of different criteria used in the scoring system.

The Canon 6D is part of a family of cameras. You can view the full list underneath.

You can look at the 6D from several angles in the gallery below.

Here is a checklist of upsides and downsides of the Canon 6D based on features which are generally viewed as useful in a camera.

The Canon 6D is run by the Digic 5+ processor chip. The sensor dimension on the Canon 6D is 36mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 864 mm² sensor can resolve 5472 x 3648 pixels using aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CMOS sensor has 20MP and gives a native ISO range of 100 to 25600. The ISO can be widened electronically to 50 to 102400. RAW format is saved therefore you have more room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath displays the 6D's sensor size when compared to other common sizes. The 6D sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is outlined in green.

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To get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Canon 6D weighs about 1.70 lbs (770 gr or 27.16 oz) & has exterior proportions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8"). The weight of normal Advanced DSLR camera is 776 gr and the Canon 6D is on par compared with other competitors.

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Here is a picture of the Canon 6D next to a soft drink to help you to get a feel for its size.

The top view underneath will illustrate the button design on the 6D.

The 6D works with the Canon EF mount and has 306 lenses that you can buy. Here is a few of the lenses we have in our database that will fit the 6D.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM100-400mmf/5-6.3 1160g

Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD70-210mmf/4 859g

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Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro60mmf/2.0 400g

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art85mmf/1.41130g

Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM10-20mmf/3.5 520g

Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM16-35mmf/2.8 635g

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Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM35-350mmf/3.5-5.6 1385g

The 6D has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• HDMI Yes
• GPS Yes

Cameras that have NFC and Bluetooth compatibility are able to be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You can easily transfer pictures and oftentimes adjust settings without the hassle of connecting physically with the camera.

Many apps also allow a Liveview and click the shutter when you aren't close to the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI port, it can easily be connected to an external display. Many cameras enable you to charge the battery through the USB socket.

The maximum video quality on the Canon 6D is 1920 x 1080 and you can record in H.264 format. 1080p quality provides a good balance for quality vs file size but FULL HD will not leave you with any room to crop. Even though the body has a mic port, it is unfortunately lacking a headphone port which means you won't have the option to check your audio levels.

Canon 6D features environment sealing which makes it a excellent selection for use for rough locations. This can be especially useful in case you are not sure about the conditions you might face for outdoor photography.

The Canon 6D comes with a 3" fixed screen having a resolution of 1,040k dots.

Please be aware that the screen has no touch support. The 6D also has a builtin Top display so it’s possible to quickly look at your settings.

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The ViewFinder specs for Canon 6D are as follows:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• Coverage 97 percent
• Magnification 0.71x

Viewfinders are quite handy for sunny outdoor conditions which can easily make the camera display washed out and hard to see.

Canon 6D continuous shooting rate is 4.5 frames/s. The maximum shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Canon 6D has external flash ability but does not have built in flash. The maximum flash sync is 1/180 seconds.

Canon 6D has both Phase Detect AF plus Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more snappier and precise as compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera comes with Face detect which makes it helpful for portraits.

The Sensor comes with 11 focus points to pick from. Canon 6D supports manual focus in case it is required for low light scenarios or you want more precise control on focus.

The battery (LP-E6) for the Canon 6D is designed to last for 1090 shots with respect to the CIPA measurements which is higher than average when compared to its class. The general Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 comes with the highest possible (2260) battery life for this kind of cameras.

Following is a list of Advanced DSLR cameras which have the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D780
6D vs D7802260 yesnoyes

Nikon D850
6D vs D8501840 yesyesyes

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Nikon Df
6D vs Df1400 yesnono

Canon 90D
6D vs 90D1300 yesnoyes

Nikon D500
6D vs D5001240 yesyesyes

The following graph displays a overview of the Canon 6D for different types of photography. To view more, browse to the specific section underneath.

The Canon 6D has a rating of 80 which is tremendous, and means the camera is a outstanding option for portrait photography. Taking portraits leans greatly towards sensor dimensions, RAW support in addition to the flexibility to use external flash.

With a above average rating of 63, the Canon 6D is a very decent option to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera features a perfect balance of picture quality and portability.

A nice sports photography rating of 69 suggests the Canon 6D is a good choice for taking pictures of sports. A camera needs very good tracking plus continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is pretty important in selecting a travel camera. All round, the Canon 6D gets a very good 61 for a travelling camera which makes it a very decent choice to take with you on your vacations.

In case you're looking to pick a camera for landscape photos, the most critical aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Canon 6D at it's very good rating of 73 for a landscape camera is a fine option among its competition.

A camera for vlogging preferably should posses a articulating display screen, mic input and preferably IBIS. Considering all the details, the Canon 6D is simply not suitable as a vlog camera as it delivers a dreadful score of 30.

If you are searching for replacements to the 6D, below is a selection of the highest ranked cameras that fall within the class of Advanced DSLR.

The line chart underneath gives you a bird's eye view of the 6D vs it's highest scoring rivals listed above.

Following are several cameras you may take into account as alternate options. To read a comprehensive comparison, visit the "compare" link.