In terms of ergonomics, both cameras fit quite nicely in the hand. In fact, I used the 6D for years in fairly adverse conditions, and it held up just fine.Īs for the 5D Mark III, it feels like a professional body, which comes from excellent weather sealing and magnesium alloy construction. The 6D has weather sealing, and I’d feel comfortable taking it out in light rain or snow (and heavier conditions with a rain cover). When it comes to build quality, both the 6D and the 5D Mark III feel quite solid, though the latter does offer a more rugged body overall.

But there is a noticeable difference, and it’s one that’ll matter if you do a lot of traveling, or if you work frequently with smaller lenses. Now, the EOS 5D Mark III isn’t Canon’s largest DSLR, and it won’t feel too massive, even next to the compact 6D. In other words, the 6D is a few millimeters shorter, a few millimeters thinner, and offers a slightly smaller grip, making it the better option for travel photographers, street photographers, or more casual photographers who are still looking for that full-frame image quality. It clocks in at 770 g (27 oz), nearly 200 g lighter than the 5D Mark III (at 950 g/33.5 oz).Īnd while its dimensions don’t stray far from the 5D Mark III’s, the 6D’s build is slimmer overall: 145 x 111 x 71mm, versus 152 x 116.4 x 76.4mm.

The EOS 6D is both surprisingly small and surprisingly light. 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.

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