Canon R6 vs 5D Mark IV

Specifications Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS R6  

Canon R6 vs 5D Mark IV
Canon R6 vs 5D Mark IV
Year Introduced 2016 2020 Megapixels 30.4 20.1 Total Pixels 31.7 21.4 Sensor Size 36.0 x 24.0mm 36.0 x 24.0mm Pixel Dimensions 6720 x 4480 5472 x 3648 Pixel Size 5.36µm 6.56µm Diffraction-Limited Aperture f/8.6 f/10.6 Sensor Stabilization N Y Lens Mount EF (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E, MP-E RF (EF or EF-S lenses when using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) FOVCF 1.0x 1.0x Image Processor DIGIC 6+ DIGIC X   Autofocus     Type TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with Dual Pixel & AF-dedicated sensor Phase-difference detection system with image sensor (Dual Pixel CMOS AF) Points 61 Point / max of 41 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at f/2.8 and 61 points / 21 cross-type AF points at f/8
The number of cross-type AF points will differ depending on the lens. 1,053 AF Areas covering approx. 100% of the frame, 6,072 individually selectable AF points with 90% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage Working Range EV -3 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) EV -6.5 to 20 (f/1.2, at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, One-Shot AF, Center AF Point) Modes One Shot
AI Focus
AI Servo AF One Shot
Servo AF
Manual Point Selection Automatic selection: All 61 point AF (based on EOS iTR AF setting)
Manual selection: Single point AF (selectable points 61, 15, 9 or cross type only points selectable)
Manual selection: Single point Spot AF
Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right)
Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding 8 points
Manual selection: Zone AF (all AF points divided into 9 focusing zones)
Manual selection: Large Zone AF (all AF points divided into 3 focusing zones)
AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting Automatic Selection: Face+Tracking AF, Spot AF, 1-point AF (Must be selected for "Limit AF methods"), Expand AF Area, (4-point expansion, Around expansion (8-points)), Zone AF, Large Zone AF (Vertical, Horizontal) Microadjustment Manual: Enter adjustment +/- 20 steps (wide and tele setting for zoom lenses)
Adjust all lenses by same amount
Adjust up to 40 lenses individually
Adjustments remembered for lens by serial number   Exposure Control     Metering Modes Approx. 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone metering. EOS Intelligent Subject Analysis system
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF point)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 6.1% of viewfinder at center)
(3) Spot metering: Center spot metering (approx. 1.3% viewfinder at center)
AF point-linked spot metering not provided
(4) Center weighted average metering Real-time with image sensor, 384-zone (24x16)
(1) Evaluative metering (AF point-linked)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 5.8% of the area at the center of the screen)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 2.9% of the area at the center of the screen)
(4) Center-weighted average metering Metering Range EV 0 – 20 (at 23°C, ISO100, with evaluative metering) EV -3 – 20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) Exposure Comp +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments AEB +/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments 2, 3, 5 or 7 shots in +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments ISO Sensitivity Auto 100-32000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments)
ISO can be expanded to L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400 Auto 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments)
ISO can be expanded to L:50, H1: 204800 Shutter Speed 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) WB Settings AWB (Ambeince priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/ Green +/-9 Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature Setting
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber +/-9
2. Magenta/Green +/-9 Custom WB Yes, 1 setting can be registered Yes, 1 setting can be registered   Viewfinder     Type Pentaprism 0.5" (12.7mm) OLED color EVF, 3.69 Million dots Coverage Approx. 100% Approx. 100% Magnification Approx. 0.71x Approx. 0.76x Eyepoint Approx. 21mm Approx. 23mm Information AF information: Single/Spot AF points, AF Frame, AF status, Focus indicator, AF mode, AF point selection, AF point registration
Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, flash metering, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB, metering mode, shooting mode
Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light
Image information: Card information, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+), JPEG/RAW indicator, Dual Pixel RAW, Digital Lens Optimizer.
Composition information: Grid, Electronic level
Other information: Battery check, Warning symbol, Flicker Detection, drive mode, white balance Shutter speed, Aperture, ISO speed, AF point information, Exposure level indicator, Number of remaining exposures, Exposure compensation, Battery level, Electronic shutter, HDR shooting, Highlight tone priority, Multiple-exposure shooting, Self-timer shooting mode, Maximum burst, AF method, Exposure simulation, Drive mode, AEB, Metering mode, FEB, Anti-flicker shooting, Still/video cropping, Shooting mode, Aspect ratio, Scene icons Auto Lighting Optimizer, AE lock Picture Style, Flash-ready, White balance, FE lock, Image Quality, High-speed sync, Bluetooth function, Wi-Fi on/off, , Histogram, Electronic level, Focus distance scale in manual focus, IS system, Audio Level – Manual (video), recording time remaining (video), headphone level (video), Video recording resolution frame rate and compression (video) Rec indicator (video) DOF Preview Yes, with Depth of Field preview button Yes, via Viewfinder Eyepiece Shutter On strap n/a   LCD     Type Touch screen 3.2" (8.10cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 1620K dots Vari-angle touch screen 2.95" (7.50cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots Coating Anti-reflection and Anti-smudge. Reinforced glass incorporated Anti-smudge Brightness Adj Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels
Color Tone Adjustment: 4 settings Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels Display Options (1) Quick Control Screen
(2) Camera settings
(3) Dual Axis Electronic Level
(4) Custom Quick Control Screen (1) Basic Camera settings
(2) Advance Camera settings
(3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display
(4) No info
(5) Quick Control Screen   Flash     Built-in GN N/A (ISO 100, meters) N/A (ISO 100, meters) Built-in Coverage N/A N/A Built-in Recycle Time N/A N/A Modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual X-Sync 1/200sec 1/250 sec, 1/200 sec Exposure Compensation +/- 3EV in 1/3 increments with EX series Speedlites +/- 3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments Hot Shoe/PC Terminal Yes / Yes Yes / No External Flash Comp E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support E-TTL II with EX and EL series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support External Flash Control Via camera menu screen Via camera menu   Shooting     Shooting Modes Scene Intelligent Auto, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Bulb and Custom (x3) Stills: Scene Intelligent Auto, Flexible priority AE (FV), Program AE (P), Shutter priority AE (Safety shift possible) (Tv), Aperture priority AE (Safety shift possible) (Av), Manual (M), Bulb and Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3 Picture Styles Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) Image Processing Highlight Tone Priority
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings)
Lens optical correction:
- Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction (during/after still photo shooting, during Video only)
- Distortion correction, Diffraction correction, Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting)
Resize to M, S1, S2 or S3
Cropping: JPEG images can be cropped (Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1)
- 45 cropping sizes selectable, from 11% to 95% (diagonal)
- Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation
- Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation
RAW image processing
Multiple exposure
4K Frame Grab Highlight Tone Priority (2 settings)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (3 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
Clarity
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) (stills and video)
Lens optical correction
- Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction Distortion correction (during/after still photo shooting, during video only)
Diffraction correction,
Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting only)
Resize to M, S1, S2
Cropping of images (JPEG/HEIF)
- Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
- Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation
- Image straightening
- Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation
RAW image processing
Multiple exposure
HDR
HEIF to Jpeg conversion Drive Modes Single, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Silent Single, Silent Continuous, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote) Single, Continuous High +, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Silent Single, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote) Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 7fps. with full AF / AE tracking, speed maintained for up to unlimited number of JPEGs or 21 RAW images
Max. 4.3fps in Live View mode with AF Tracking Max. approx. 12 fps speed maintained for 1,000+ JPEG, 240 RAW, or 1,000+ CRAW images with AF Tracking Shutter Lag 58ms Viewfinder Blackout N/A   Live View     FrameRate 29.97 fps 120 fps Focusing Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face Detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone - Single, FlexiZone - Multi), available with all EF lenses and Touch shutter Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face Detection and Tracking AF, 1point AF, Expand AF Area, Zone AF, and Touch shutter Metering Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor (315-zone)
Partial metering (approx. 6.3% of Live View screen)
Spot metering (approx. 2.7% of Live View screen)
Center-weighted average metering
Active metering timer can be changed Real-time with image sensor, 384-zone (24x16)
(1) Evaluative metering (AF point-linked)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 6.1% of the area at the center of the screen)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 3.1% of the area at the center of the screen)
(4) Center-weighted average metering Display Options 4 levels available through INFO. button: No information, Basic shooting information, Advanced shooting information and Advanced shooting information with Histogram
Multiple Exposure status also available in Multiple Exposure mode   File Information     Still ImageType JPEG: 3 compression options
RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW and Dual Pixel RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition)
Complies with Exif 2.30 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0
Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 JPEG: 2 compression options
RAW: RAW, C-RAW 14 bit (14-bit with Mechanical shutter and Electronic 1st Curtain, 13-bit A/D conversion with H+ mode, 12-bit A/D conversion with Electronic shutter)
HEIF: 10bit HEIF Image Size JPEG:
3:2 ratio (L) 6720x4480, (M1) 4464x2976, (S1) 3360x2240 , (S2) 1696x1280 , (S3) 640x480
4:3 ratio (L) 5952x4480, (M1) 3968x2976, (S1) 2976x2240 , (S2) 1920x1280 , (S3) 720x480
16:9 ratio (L) 6720x3776, (M1) 4464x2512, (S1) 3360x1888 , (S2) 1920x1080 , (S3) 720x408
1:1 ratio (L) 4480x4480, (M1) 2976x2976, (S1) 2240x2240 , (S2) 1280x1280 , (S3) 480x480
RAW:
(RAW) 6720x4480, (M-RAW) 5040x3360, (S-RAW) 3360x2240 JPEG / HEIF
3:2 ratio (L, RAW, C-RAW) 5472 x 3648, (M) 3648 x 2432, (S1) 2736 x 1824, (S2) 2400 x 1600
1.6x (crop) (L) 3408 x 2272, (S2) 2400 x 1600
4:3 ratio (L) 7280 x 5464, (M) 5152 x 3872, (S1) 3712 x 2784, (S2) 2112 x 1600
16:9 ratio (L) 5472 x 3072, (M) 3648 x 2048, (S1) 2736 x 1536, (S2) 2400 x 1344
1:1 ratio (L) 3648 x 3648, (M) 2432 x 2432, (S1) 1824 x 1824, (S2) 1600 x 1600 Movie Type MOV Video: 4K (17:9) 4096 x 2160 - Motion JPEG (internal recording only), Full HD, HD - MPEG4 AVC / H.264 variable (average) bit rate, Audio: Linear PCM
MP4 Video: Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 - MPEG4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC 4K to 60 fps, 1080p up to 120 fps, 10-bit 4:2:2 with Canon LOG or HDR PQ, Internal Recording in All Formats, with AF Movie Size 4K (17:9) 4096 x 2160 (29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps) Motion JPEG
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) intra or inter frame
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 HDR ( 29.97, 25 fps) inter frame
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25) lite inter frame
HD (16:9) 1280 x 720 (119.9, 100 fps) intra frame 4K UHD (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB)
4K UHD Timelapse (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25fps) intra frame (All-I)
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) 9
Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) light inter frame, (IPB light)
Full HD Timelapse (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) intra frame (All-I)
Full HD HDR (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) intra frame (All-I){foot} Movie Length 4K and Full HD - Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT CF card Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT formatted SD card.   Other Information     Wireless Features Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth GPS Built-in Via GP-E2 GPS receiver Custom Functions 17 Custom Functions with 46 settings 21 Custom Functions LCD Panel / Illumination Yes / Yes No / No Water & Dust Resistance Yes Yes Sound Memo No No   Interface     Computer Interface SuperSpeed USB 3.0 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Other Interface HDMI mini out (Type C, HDMI-CEC compatible), External Microphone In / Line In (Stereo mini jack), Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack), N3-type terminal (remote control terminal) HDMI micro out terminal Type D (CEC not compatible), Microphone in (3.5mm stereo mini jack), Headphone out (3.5mm stereo mini jack)   Memory     Memory Type CompactFlash Type I (UDMA 7 compatible) (Incompatible with Type II and Microdrive); SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II Supported   Batteries & Power     Battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6N (supplied) / LP-E6 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH (supplied), LP-E6N, LP-E6 Battery Life Approx. 900 shots (at 23°C)
Approx. 850 (at 0°C) Approx. With LCD 510 shots (at 23°C)
With LCD 510 (at 0°C)
With Viewfinder 380 shots (at 23°C) {foot}
With Viewfinder 380 (at 0°C) Power Supply Battery Chargers Battery charger LC-E6E (supplied), Battery charger LC-E6, AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E6, AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6N/ACK-E6, Car Battery Charger CBC-E6 Battery charger LC-E6E (supplied), AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E6, AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6N/ACK-E6, Car Battery Charger CBC-E6, PD-E1 USB power adapter   Physical Specs     Body Materials Magnesium Alloy body covers Magnesium Alloy body covers Shutter Durability Rating 150,000 300,000 Operating Environment 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less 32–104°F / 0–+40°C Dimensions Inches 5.93 x 4.58 x 2.99" (150.7 x 116.4 x 75.9mm) 5.45 x 3.84 x 3.48" (138 x 97.5 x 88.4mm) CIPA Weight 31.4 oz (890g) 24.0 oz (680g)   Accessories     Viewfinder Eyecup Eg, Eg-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eg, Anti Fog Eyepiece Eg, Angle Finder C Wireless File Transmitter Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7B Biult-in Compatible Lenses All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses), TS-E and MP-E lenses RF (EF, EF-S with Adapter) Battery Grip BG-E20  Buy ► BG-R10  Buy ► Remote Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 and Speedlite 600EX-II-RT Remote control with E3 type socket; Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 Other Hand Strap E2, Connect Station CS100   Review Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS R6     Buy  ►  
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Is the R6 better than the 5D Mark 4?

Both cameras' sensors have a fast enough readout speed to capture moving photos, but the R6 has a higher frame rate than the 5D Mark IV. Unlike the 5D Mark IV, which can only capture video in 4K/30p, it can capture movies in 4K/60p.

Is R6 better than 5D?

The R6 absolutely blows the 5D Mark IV out of the water here. 6072 focus points compared to just 61, human and eye autofocus, significantly better performance in low-light – the list goes on. But for me personally, the biggest difference has been the 100% sensor coverage.

Is Canon R6 good for photography?

Conclusion. The EOS R6 has a lot going for it: it offers excellent image quality, shoots at high speeds and includes impressive image stabilization. It's not the best stills-and-video option but it's a superb photographer's camera.

Which is better Canon 5D Mark IV or Canon EOS R?

The video resolution is a tad bit better on the 5D Mark IV with 4,096 x 2,160 (DCI 4K) compared to 3,840 x 2,160 (4K) on the EOS R, but the EOS R still takes the cake in that department with a 10-bit output, EVF and 180-degree tilt-screen. Although minor, the EOS R has a slight edge over the 5D Mark IV.