Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 6D Mark II→Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the EOS 6D Mark II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the EOS 5D Mark IV
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Resolution30MP vs 26MP (+4MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 5D Mark IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.1 | ||
| Street | -0.7 | ||
| Travel | -0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Documentary | +0.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.3 | ||
| Food | -1.3 | ||
| Macro | -0.7 | ||
| Architecture | -0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 6D Mark II | EOS 5D Mark IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £437 | £446 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2016 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.2MP full-frame CMOS | 30.4MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 30MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 (4K time-lapse only) | 4K (4096×2160) /30p Motion JPEG (1.64× crop), 1080p/60, 720p/120 | |
| Autofocus | 45-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | 61-point phase-detect (41 cross-type) via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps | 7fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1200 shots (CIPA) | ~900 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 765g (with battery) | 890g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD |
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