SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Canon EOS 6D
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 22.3MP Canon EF-mount body against Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (22.3MP vs 20.2MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (61pts vs 11pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (6fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (6fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (6fps vs 4.5fps)
Canon EOS 6D Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 950shots)
- ✓Lighter Body (770g vs 950g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark III22.3 MP
✓ +2.1 MPCanon EOS 6D20.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Frame CMOS
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark III36.0 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EF
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDIGIC 5+
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 5D Mark III61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark III61 points
✓ +50 ptsCanon EOS 6D11 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
✓ +1.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
✓ +1.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark III6 fps
✓ +1.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIINo Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1080p30 ALL-I
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1080p30 ALL-I at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark III8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark III3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS 5D Mark III1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 shots
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +140 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III950 g
Canon EOS 6D770 g
✓ 180g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III152.0 × 116.4 × 76.4 mm
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
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