Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Canon EOS 350D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon EOS 350D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II were released 2017 and Canon EOS 350D was released 2005. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 2017 |
Canon EOS 350D | 2005 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 350D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS 350D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 350D has 8 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
26 MP
25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160 |
Canon EOS 350D |
8 MP
7962624 pixels 3456 x 2304 |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a 226 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 350D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 350D. Canon EOS 6D Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Canon EOS 350D has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 100-40000 |
Canon EOS 350D | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 350D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 6D Mark II can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 350D can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 6,5 |
Canon EOS 350D | 2,8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Unfortunately Canon EOS 350D does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 gr (equal to 1.69 lb) which is 42% heavier than Canon EOS 350D and its 540 gr (or 1.19 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 765 gr 1.69 lb |
Canon EOS 350D | 540 gr 1.19 lb |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Canon EOS 350D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon EOS 350D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
Name | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Canon EOS 350D |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
Release Year | 2017 | 2005 |
Release Date | 2017-06-29 | 2005-02-17 |
MSRP | 1999 USD | 899 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6240 x 4160 pixels | 3456 x 2304 pixels |
Megapixels | 26 MP | 8 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 7 | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
ISO Range | 100 - 40000 | 100 - 1600 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 45 | 7 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 1.8” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 115000 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 98% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71× | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
Frames per second | 6,5 fps | 2,8 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
HDMI Output | Yes | No |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-In 802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (wired, wireless or smartphone) | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
GPS |
Yes Built-in |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Canon EOS 350D |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
|
NB-2LH / NB-2L
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1200 shots | 400 shots |
Width | 144 mm | 127 mm |
Height | 111 mm | 94 mm |
Depth | 75 mm | 64 mm |
Weight | 765 gram | 540 gram |