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Canon EOS 6D vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body.

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Canon EOS 6D Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 900shots)
  • ✓Lighter Body (770g vs 890g)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (30.4MP vs 20.2MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (61pts vs 11pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (7fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (7fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (7fps vs 4.5fps)
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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 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
✓ +10.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
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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 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D11 points
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
✓ +50 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +2.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +2.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +2.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo 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 6D1080p30 FHD
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm 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 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +190 shots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D770 g
✓ 120g Lighter
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
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