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| Manufacturer URL: |
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| Predecessor: |
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Panasonic GH3
GH3 vs GH4
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| Successor: |
Canon 6D Mark II
6D vs 6D Mark II
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Panasonic GH5
GH4 vs GH5
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| Model Number: |
6D |
GH4 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$2399.00 |
$1500.00 |
| Street Price: |
$1,499.00 |
$898.50 |
| Date Available: |
2012-12-15 |
2014-04-30 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
51.1 oz
(1,448 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
20.1 oz
(569 g)
includes batteries
|
| Size: |
5.7 x
4.4 x
2.8 in.
(145 x
111 x
71 mm)
|
5.2 x
3.7 x
3.3 in.
(133 x
93 x
84 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 |
Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
20.2 |
16.1 |
| Sensor Format: |
35mm |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.54 microns |
3.75 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
82 |
74 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.8 |
23.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.1 |
12.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
2,340 |
791 |
| 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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3),
4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2),
4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9),
3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1),
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3),
3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2),
3264 x 1840
(6.0 MP,
Other),
2448 x 2448
(6.0 MP,
1:1),
2336 x 1720
(4.0 MP,
Other),
2336 x 1560
(3.6 MP,
3:2),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1744 x 1744
(3.0 MP,
1:1),
1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3),
1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2),
1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9),
1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.4 |
12.8 |
| 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/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
1920x1080 (96p)
|
| Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
Yes |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| 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
|
|
| Focal Length (actual): |
24 -
105mm
|
|
| Zoom Ratio: |
4.38x |
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| Aperture Range: |
f/4 - f/22 |
|
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
|
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| Macro Focus Range: |
|
|
| Filter Thread: |
77.0mm |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
|
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
|
2x, 4x; Magnification ratio depends on recording pixels and aspect ratio |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Phase-detection: 11 points, 1 center cross-type point with -3 to +18 EV sensitivity rating |
Contrast Detection: Face/Eye detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
EVF / OLED
|
| 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: 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, adjustable eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
2,359,000 dots
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.71x |
0.67x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.71x |
1.34x |
| 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)
|
1,036,800 dots
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| Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
|
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
|
|
| 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, Intelligent ISO, 200-25600; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 100 |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
1728-zone Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| 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) |
No scene modes. Creative Control (Stills): Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine; Creative Control (Movies): Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Fantasy, One Point Color |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots after 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
|
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual, FE Lock |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction (when iA, iA+), Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Off; Built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels, 3 groups) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
|
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Socket |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
|
|
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
|
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NFC: |
No |
Yes |
| 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 2.0 High 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 DMW-RSL1 |
| Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, DMW-YAGH IU Connections |
|
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.52 |
0.35 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.52 |
0.40 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.52 |
0.35 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.4 |
12.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
1250 |
Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.4 |
11.8 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
17 |
21 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
4.4 |
11.9 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
7 |
21 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.29 seconds |
0.19 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
|
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.67 seconds |
|
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.066 seconds |
|
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.074 seconds |
0.057 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
|
0.35 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.059 seconds |
0.050 seconds |
| 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 |
Full AF, wide-area AF mode = 0.186s |
| Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
4.2 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
220 shots |
530 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1090 shots |
500 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| 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 |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.5 PE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8); SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.1 SE (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS X v10.5-10.8); LoiLoScope (trial version) (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8) |
| OS Compatibility: |
|
Windows, Mac OS X |
| Notes & Features: |
|
Up to 4Kp30 Ultra HD video, higher-res EVF and OLED monitor, 12fps full-res burst mode, 1/8000s top shutter speed, 1/250 x-sync, 200K shutter, optional DMW-YAGH Interface Unit. |
