Canon 6D Mark II vs Canon 5D Mark III, we are comparing a 5 year old Mid-range 5D series (5D Mark III) camera with recently announced Canon 6D Mark II camera. So, the big question us, is 5D mark III is fit for the competition ? OR 6D Mark specs are better compared to the Canon 5D mark III. Let’s find out.
| Feature/Models |
Canon 6D Mark II
|
Canon 5D Mark III
|
| Megapixel |
26.2 megapixels
|
22.3 megapixels |
| Sensor size |
Full frame (36 x 24 mm) |
Full frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Image processor |
Digic 7
|
Digic 5+ |
| Low pass Filter |
Yes |
Yes |
| AF system |
Contrast detect+ Phase detect |
Contrast Detect+ Phase detect |
| AF points |
45 |
61 |
| ISO |
50-102400 |
50-102400 |
| Shutter speed |
1/4000 to 30 sec
|
1/8000 to 30 sec |
| Image Stabilization |
5-axis (Video section) |
No |
| Continuous shooting speed |
6.5fps |
6 fps |
| Video |
Full HD@60fps |
1080p @ 30 fps |
| Display |
3″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
|
3.2″ 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD Monitor |
| Hot shoe |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wireless |
Built-in (WiFi and Bluetooth) |
WiFi |
| Environmentally sealed |
yes |
yes |
| Battery life |
|
950 shots |
| Weight |
765g |
950 g |
| Size |
144 x 110.5 x 74.8 mm |
152 x 116 x 76 mm |
| Price |
$1119 |
|
Although the sensor and the image processor of Canon 6D mark 2 camera is advanced compared to 5D Mark III but the ISO range of both the camera is exactly same. the base ISO of both the camera is ISO 50 and the max (Expendable) ISO range is 102400.
Image processor
the image processor of the camera is quite different, the Canon 6D mark 2 camera features better image processor compare to the 5D Mark 3 camera. Canon 5D Mark 3 camera is using DIGIC 5+ Image Processor where are the 60 Mark II is using DIGIC 7 image processor. image processor is responsible for overall speed of the camera and not only overall speed
Phase AF Module
DSLRs use Phase AF module only when a photographer use viewfinder for composing shots. When a photographer switch to Live view or video mode then sensor based AF system gets activated. Now the Canon 5D mark III us using traditional sensor hence you have to deal with contrast detect AF system whereas the Canon 6D Mark II camera comes with DPAF sensor. So, the overall AF system of the Canon 6D Mk II is better compared to 5D3.
ISO Range
The standard ISO range of both the camera is bit different. The Canon 5D Mark III standard ISO range remains limited to 25600 where is the standard ISO range of Canon 6D Mark II is 40000. So, we do expect better low light performance of the camera due to high standard ISO range.
Continuous shooting speed
The continuous shooting speed of the Canon 6D Mark II camera is really impressive. When you are going to compare it with a 5 year old Canon 5D Mark 3 camera you will notice only very slight difference. The 6D Mk II features 6.5 fps and 5D3 have 6, but you also have to look at the resolution of Canon 6D Mark II which is approx 4 megapixel more compared to the Canon 5D Mark III.
Video
We can notice a minor improvement in the video section of Canon 6D mark 2 camera. canon 6D mark 2 camera can capture full HD videos @ 60 frames per second whereas the Canon 5D Mark 2 camera limited to 30fps.
Video AF
Video AF is key thing to discuss here, With the help of dual pixel CMOS auto focusing system the users get blazing fast auto focusing while recording video. But Canon 5D Mark 3 camera doesn’t have any hybrid autofocus in system hence users have no other option then using either contrast detect system of the camera.
Display
We have already seen the advantage of canon vari-angle display screen in apsc DSLR, now for the first time Canon introduces vari-angle display in its full frame camera. So, there is no doubt that that display screen of current Canon 6D mark 2 camera is better compared to 5D Mark III by the way both camera features touch screen display
Conclusion
We recommend you to get Canon 6D Mark II camera, since it features better sensor with DPAF, more standard ISO range and enhanced Video AF.
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