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Canon EOS 5D Mark III vs Canon EOS 6D
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III and the Canon EOS 6D side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Canon EOS 6D |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 22.3 MPmore detail | 20.2 MP |
| Stabilisation | none | none |
| Announced | 2012 | 2012 |
| Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Lenses in this guide | 141 for its sensor, 35 more with a crop | 141 for its sensor, 35 more with a crop |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Canon EOS 5D Mark III 1×, Canon EOS 6D 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Canon EF lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 141 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III: 141 Canon EF lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Canon EOS 6D: 141 Canon EF lenses in this guide cover its sensor.