Canon
EOS 5D Mark IV
Pro 30MP full-frame DSLR still used for weddings, events, and studio work.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Aug 2016
Canon
EOS 6D Mark II
Affordable full-frame DSLR entry with articulating touchscreen and Dual Pixel AF.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2017
EOS 6D Mark II is 10 months newer.
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Wins
EOS 5D Mark IV
Wins
EOS 6D Mark II
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher 4K max frame rate (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AEOS 5D Mark IV has higher AF points / zones (61 vs 45)
- BEOS 6D Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1200 shots vs 900 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 × 76 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 × 75 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
EOS 5D Mark IV is 7mm wider, 6mm taller, and 1mm thicker than EOS 6D Mark II.
EOS 5D Mark IV is 125 g heavier than EOS 6D Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS 5D Mark IV · 75mm EOS 6D Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 116 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 5D Mark IV
151 × 76 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 5D Mark IV
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS 6D Mark II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 5D Mark IV
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS 6D Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 5D Mark IV
4K max frame rate
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150.7, 116.4, 75.9
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CF
AF points / zones
61 vs 45 — higher is better
Resolution
30.4 MP vs 26.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS 6D Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 110.5, 74.8
Bluetooth
Only EOS 6D Mark II supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
1200 shots vs 900 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
40,000 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Weight
765 g vs 890 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.71 ×
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 5D Mark IV
Pros
- ✓30MP proven sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel AF in live view
- ✓Rugged pro build
- ✓Huge EF lens ecosystem
Cons
- –DSLR platform aging
- –4K video limited
- –Heavy
EOS 6D Mark II
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good ergonomics
Cons
- –26MP dated
- –Single card slot
- –Dynamic range behind mirrorless
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS 5D Mark IV or EOS 6D Mark II?
EOS 5D Mark IV scores 6.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS 6D Mark II — 30.4MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II?
EOS 5D Mark IV is 30.4 MP and EOS 6D Mark II is 26.2 MP, so the EOS 5D Mark IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II?
EOS 5D Mark IV does not have IBIS, while EOS 6D Mark II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 5D Mark IV or the EOS 6D Mark II?
EOS 5D Mark IV reaches 7 fps electronic. EOS 6D Mark II reaches 6.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II?
EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890 g and EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 g, so the EOS 6D Mark II is 125 g lighter.
Do the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II record 4K video?
EOS 5D Mark IV: 4K up to 30p. EOS 6D Mark II: Full HD.
Are the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II weather sealed?
EOS 5D Mark IV: Yes. EOS 6D Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 900 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 5D Mark IV and 1,200 shots for the EOS 6D Mark II, giving the EOS 6D Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 5D Mark IV launched at $3,499 and EOS 6D Mark II at $1,999. The EOS 6D Mark II is $1,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.