SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Canon EOS 6D
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 26.2MP 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.
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Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages7 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (26.2MP vs 20.2MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (45pts vs 11pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (6.5fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (6.5fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (6.5fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1200shots vs 1090shots)
- ✓Lighter Body (765g vs 770g)
Canon EOS 6D Advantages0 Spec Wins
Balanced alternative — see full row-by-row breakdown below.
01
Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 6D Mark II26.2 MP
✓ +6 MPCanon EOS 6D20.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D Mark II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EF
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDIGIC 7
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
02
Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45 points
✓ +34 ptsCanon EOS 6D11 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
✓ +2 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
✓ +2 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
✓ +2 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
03
Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D Mark II8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm 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 6D Mark IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (98% coverage)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1200 shots
✓ +110 shotsCanon EOS 6D1090 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II765 g
✓ 5g LighterCanon EOS 6D770 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
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