Canon 6D vs Canon 5D IV – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 6D to the Canon 5D IV. There’s a big price and age difference between the two, but you might be interested if it’s worth upgrading or not.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 6D	Canon 5D IV
Megapixels	20.2	30.4
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	5472 x 3648	6720 x 4480
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 32,000
Expanded ISO	102,400	102,400
AF Points	11	61
Cross-type AF Points	1	41
Continuous Mode	4.5fps	7fps
LCD	3.0" - Fixed	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	1,620,000 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	No
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	97%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.00x	0.71x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (30/25/24p)	4096x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD	CF + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I & UDMA7
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	Unlimited	Unlimited
RAW Buffer Size	17	19
Time Lapse	No	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/180	1/200
Startup Time	0.5s	0.5s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	Yes	Yes
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1090 shots	900 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6)	Yes (LP-E6N)
Weight	26.6 oz (755g)	31.4 oz (890g)
Size	5.7 x 4.4 x 2.8"	5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2012	2016

Canon 5D Mark IV Advantages:

• Sensor – 10 more megapixels

• High ISO – The native ISO is slightly bigger, and the 5D IV can also go as low as 50

• AF System – This is where the 5D IV sweeps the 6D, as it has 61 AF points (41 are cross-type), whereas the 6D has 11 AF points with 1 cross-type. It’s faster and more accurate

• 7 vs 4.5fps – 2.5fps more every second is enough to make a difference in sports and wildlife

• LCD Screen – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and a higher resolution

• Touchscreen – Excellent for selecting the AF point on the LCD screen, navigating through the menus and photographs

• Viewfinder – 100% vs 97% coverage

• 4K Video – 4096×2160 at 30/25/24p

• Headphone Jack – The 5D IV has a headphone jack for audio monitoring

• Dual Pixel AF – The 5D IV sports much better video focusing (as well as in live view) thanks to the DPAF

• Dual Memory Slot – The Canon 5D IV has 1 x CF and 1 x SD memory card slots

• Time-Lapse

• Connections – The Canon 5D IV has built-in NFC support

• USB 3.0 vs 2.0 – Faster file transferring

The Canon 5D IV strongest points are the 30 vs 20MP, much better AF system with 61 AF points, 7fps and 4K Video. It’s better in nearly all departments, but the price increase is big. If you don’t absolutely need all of the advantages, do consider getting the 6D with more lenses.

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Canon 6D Advantages:

• Battery Life – 190 shots shots longer battery life

• Size & Weight – Slightly smaller and 140g lighter body

• Less Expensive – Body only, the 6D costs around $2000 less

The Canon EOS 6D was released in 2012 so it doesn’t really offer specifications that would match that of the 5D IV, but image quality is absolutely fantastic too. If you’re looking for an affordable FF DSLR, this is your best option and you can spend the rest on lenses.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.