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Canon EOS 6D vs Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body.

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Canon EOS 6D Advantages1 Spec Wins
  • ✓Lighter Body (770g vs 1530g)
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (61pts vs 11pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (16fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (16fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (16fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1210shots vs 1090shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 6D20.2 MP
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II20.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II35.9 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IICanon EF
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIDual DIGIC 6+
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II61-Point High Density Reticular AF II
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D11 points
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II61 points
✓ +50 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II16 fps
✓ +11.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II16 fps
✓ +11.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II16 fps
✓ +11.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IINo Internal IBIS
03

Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II4K60 DCI
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II4K60 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II1x CFast 2.0 + 1x CompactFlash
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II1210 shots
✓ +120 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D770 g
✓ 760g Lighter
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II1530 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II158.0 × 167.6 × 82.6 mm
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