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Canon EOS 6D vs Canon EOS 80D

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Canon's 24.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body.

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Canon EOS 6D Advantages1 Spec Wins
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 960shots)
Canon EOS 80D Advantages6 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 20.2MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (45pts vs 11pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (7fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (7fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (7fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Lighter Body (730g vs 770g)
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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 80D24.2 MP
✓ +4 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 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 80D45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D11 points
Canon EOS 80D45 points
✓ +34 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
✓ +2.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
✓ +2.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
✓ +2.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 80DNo 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 80D1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 80D3.5mm 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 80DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +130 shots
Canon EOS 80D960 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D770 g
Canon EOS 80D730 g
✓ 40g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
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