On paper the 5D Mark III is “better” in many ways than the 6D, but the question that you need to ask yourself is not, which camera is better, but which camera is better for your needs. Caleb Pike over at DSLR Video Shooter just released a new video on this exact topic, and shared his own reasons why he chose the Canon 6D over the Canon 5D Has phase-detection autofocus for videos. Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. Canon EOS 6D Mark II. A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear. has continuous autofocus when recording movies. The Canon 5D Mark 3 features an almost identical AF system to the current king of the lineup EOS 1D X, save for the 1D X having a dedicated Digic 4 processor for AF and 5+ for metering whereas the 5D uses the Digic 5+ for both AF and metering. In other words, at time of writing this is pretty state of the art stuff in the 5D. As you can see, the Canon 5D Mark III crop looks much noisier in comparison and retains fewer colors and details compared to the Nikon D800 crop. When pulling details from shadows, the Nikon D800 has a lot more information to work with. Image Sensor and Dynamic Range. Autofocus Performance. Metering, Speed and Other Features. Editor's Choice. 1. Size & Weight. The Canon EOS 6D and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III are both full-frame DSLRs, but while the 5D is designed as a rugged, professional camera, Canon really managed to cut down on size and weight for the 6D. The EOS 6D is both surprisingly small and surprisingly light. has a microphone input. Canon EOS 5DS. Canon EOS 6D Mark II. A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones. has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack. Canon EOS 5DS. Canon EOS 6D Mark II. With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones. The Canon EOS 5D Mark III wins in the optics comparison with a score of 67/100, while the Canon EOS 6D scores 61/100. Both cameras share several specifications, including sensor type (CMOS), processor (Digic 5+), sensor size (Full Frame), lens mount (Canon EF), and the absence of image stabilization. has continuous autofocus when recording movies. Canon EOS 6D. Canon EOS 90D. When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp. has a microphone input. Canon EOS 6D. Canon EOS 90D. A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones. has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack. Canon 6D. The Canon 5D Mark II has a slightly more accurate viewfinder than the 6D. On the other hand, the Canon 6D is the more affordable of the two cameras. It also has a slightly higher sensor resolution. Also, this camera has an inbuilt wireless connection and even inbuilt GPS. yl1oDI.

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