Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 2016 ; Canon EOS 6D Mark II: 2017
- Weight: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 890 g ; Canon EOS 6D Mark II: 765 g
- Sensor size: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 36 x 24 mm ; Canon EOS 6D Mark II: 35.9 x 24 mm
- Sensor resolution: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 6720 x 4480 ; Canon EOS 6D Mark II: 6269 x 4179
- Effective megapixels: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 30.1 ; Canon EOS 6D Mark II: 26.2
- Max. video mode: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV: 4096x2160 (30p/25p/24p) ; Canon EOS 6D Mark II: 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV (30.1).
| Specification | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | EOS 5D Mark IV | EOS 6D Mark II |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 150.7 x 116.4 x 75.9 mm | 144 x 110.5 x 74.8 mm |
| Weight | 890 g | 765 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor size | 36 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 6269 x 4179 |
| Total megapixels | 31.7 | 27.1 |
| Effective megapixels | 30.1 | 26.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 6240 x 4160 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-32000 (expandable to 50-102400) | Auto, 100-40000 (expandable to 50-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4096x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/CompactFlash | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |