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Predecessor: |
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Olympus E-M1 II
E-M1 II vs E-M1 Mark III
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Successor: |
Canon 6D Mark II
6D vs 6D Mark II
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Model Number: |
6D |
E-M1 Mark III |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$2399.00 |
$1799.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,499.00 |
$1,649.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-12-15 |
2020-02-24 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
51.1 oz
(1,448 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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20.5 oz
(580 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.7 x
4.4 x
2.8 in.
(145 x
111 x
71 mm)
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5.3 x
3.6 x
2.7 in.
(134 x
91 x
69 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
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Effective Megapixels: |
20.2 |
20.4 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
4/3 |
Sensor size: |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
226.2mm2 (17.40mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.54 microns |
3.36 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
82 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.8 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.1 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,340 |
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Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2784
(10.3 MP,
4:3), 2624 x 1968
(5.2 MP,
4:3), 1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
JPEG, 12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.4 |
n/a |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
4096x2160 (15p/12p/8p/6p/3p)
3840x2160 (25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/25p/24p/15p/12p/8p/6p/3p)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF |
Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM; 18 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 1 S-UD element |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
105mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
24 -
105mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.38x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/4 - f/22 |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
77.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
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Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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2x (3x in movie mode) |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase-detection: 11 points, 1 center cross-type point with -3 to +18 EV sensitivity rating |
Advanced Dual FAST AF: Hybrid Phase-detect/Contrast-detect AF, 121 AF points, all cross-type; All target, group target (9-area or 5- area), single target, small target |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 97% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screen (Eg-A provided) |
EVF; High-speed (120fps) low latency (6ms) 2.36M-dot LCD, 1.30x - 1.48x magnification, 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,360,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,044,000 dots
(348,000 px)
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1,037,000 dots
(345,667 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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14.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
25600 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
AUTO ISO: LOW (approx. 64) - 6400 with customizable upper limit (200 - 6400); Manual ISO: Low (approx. 64, approx. 100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Underwater, WB Flash, Custom WB (Kelvin), One-touch WB (4); WB Tuning: +/-7 steps along A-B / G-M axis |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/32000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control; Multiple Exposure (up to 9 images) |
3 Custom settings; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film; Art Effect (Soft Focus Effect, Pin-Hole Effect, White Edge Effect, Frame Effect, Star Light Effect, Blur Effect, B&W Effect, Picture Tone, Shade Effect); Underwater Wide/Underwater Macro; HDR1/2; Live Bulb; Live Time; Live Composite; Live ND; Interval Shooting, Multiple Exposure; Focus Stacking; Focus Bracketing; High-Res Shot |
Self Timer: |
2, 10 seconds |
2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
80.0 megapixels |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual, FE Lock |
Flash Auto (TTL), Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual 1/1 (FULL) - 1/64 |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
9.0 m /
29.5 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Bundled FL-LM3 flash has GN of 9m/ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
12-bit lossless compressed RAW (.ORF), RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
Yes |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired, IR Wireless or Wi-Fi |
Optional wired or via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 3.0 Type C with Power Delivery, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack, 2.5mm wired remote jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.52 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.52 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.52 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.4 |
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Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
1250 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.4 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
17 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.4 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.29 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.67 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.066 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.074 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.059 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
OVF mode:
Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.206s
Live View mode:
Full AF phase-detect = 1.679s
Full AF contrast-detect = 0.670s
Prefoced = 0.066s |
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Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
220 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1090 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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90 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary BLH-1 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
1720mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary BLH-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
Olympus Viewer 3 |
OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
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