Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon EOS 5D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Canon EOS 5D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS M6 Mark II were released 2019 and Canon EOS 5D was released 2005. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 2019 |
| Canon EOS 5D | 2005 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 5D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 5D has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 M6 Mark II | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS 5D | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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 M6 Mark II has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5D has 12,7 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
33 MP
32294400 pixels 6960 x 4640 |
| Canon EOS 5D |
12,7 MP
12719616 pixels 4368 x 2912 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a 154 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 5D. 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 M6 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5D. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 5D has 50 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 100-25600 |
| Canon EOS 5D | 50-3200 |
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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M6 Mark II belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS M6 Mark II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 14 |
| Canon EOS 5D | 3 |
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 M6 Mark II. Unfortunately Canon EOS 5D 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 5D weighs 895 gr (equal to 1.97 lb) which is 119% heavier than Canon EOS M6 Mark II and its 408 gr (or 0.9 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 408 gr 0.9 lb |
| Canon EOS 5D | 895 gr 1.97 lb |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon EOS 5D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Canon EOS 5D, 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 M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Name | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS 5D |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2005 |
| Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2005-08-22 |
| MSRP | 849 USD | 3299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6960 x 4640 pixels | 4368 x 2912 pixels |
| Megapixels | 33 MP | 12,7 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 50 - 3200 |
| 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 M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
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 | 143 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
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 |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 2,5” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 96% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71× | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Frames per second | 14 fps | 3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Built-in Flash Range | 5 meters | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (wireless or smartphone) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 5D |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 305 shots | 400 shots |
| Width | 120 mm | 152 mm |
| Height | 70 mm | 113 mm |
| Depth | 49 mm | 75 mm |
| Weight | 408 gram | 895 gram |