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Canon 6D Mark II
6D vs 6D Mark II
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Model Number: |
DSLR-A580 |
6D |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$899.99 |
$2399.00 |
Street Price: |
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$1,499.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-11-30 |
2012-12-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
24.5 oz
(694 g)
includes batteries
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51.1 oz
(1,448 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.4 x
4.1 x
3.3 in.
(137 x
104 x
84 mm)
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5.7 x
4.4 x
2.8 in.
(145 x
111 x
71 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
20.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.82 microns |
6.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
80 |
82 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.8 |
23.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.3 |
12.1 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,123 |
2,340 |
Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760
(13.6 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
Other), 3568 x 2000
(7.1 MP,
16:9), 2448 x 1624
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 1376
(3.4 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
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) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
7.1 |
4.4 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1440x1080 (30/25)
640x480 (30/25)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, MP4 |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Canon EF |
Lens: |
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM; 18 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 1 S-UD element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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24 -
105mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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24 -
105mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
4.38x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
f/4 - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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45 cm to Infinity
17.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
55.0mm |
77.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local. |
Phase-detection: 11 points, 1 center cross-type point with -3 to +18 EV sensitivity rating |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopter |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 97% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screen (Eg-A provided) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.53x |
0.71x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.80x |
0.71x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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1,044,000 dots
(348,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control; Multiple Exposure (up to 9 images) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 (with mirror lock-up) seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual, FE Lock |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 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 |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, mRAW, sRAW; RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, MP4 |
.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, ALL-I and IPB modes, Linear PCM audio) |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wireless or Wired |
Optional Wired, IR Wireless or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
DC input, HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD; Wired Remote, External Micophone Jack |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.60 |
0.52 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.60 |
0.52 |
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): |
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0.52 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
7.1 |
4.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
32 |
1250 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.4 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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17 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.4 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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7 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.30 seconds |
0.29 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.67 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.066 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.192 seconds |
0.074 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.41 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.084 seconds |
0.059 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus Wide Area AF lag = 0.306s
Live View:
Quick AF lag = 0.193s
Focus Check PD AF lag = 0.618s
Focus Check CD AF lag = 1.691s
Prefocused lag = 0.090s |
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 |
Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.6 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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220 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1050 shots |
1090 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
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Notes & Features: |
SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 7fps Burst Mode. |
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