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Canon EOS 6D

Canon EOS 6D
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alaScore 92

4289 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4289 reviews of Canon EOS 6D. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the price and portability. The image quality and usability also get good feedback. There are some critical opinions about the water proof and optics, while there are some mixed views about the energy efficiency and video.

performance, usability, image quality, portability, price

optics, water proof

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon EOS 6D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Canon EOS 6D

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 user reviews of Canon EOS 6D from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the reliability and image quality. The portability and usability also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the memory and video. Views about the screen and price are mixed.

performance, usability, portability, image quality, reliability

flash, video, memory

98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Canon EOS 6D

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1112 user reviews of Canon EOS 6D from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the image quality and portability. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed reviews about the zoom.

performance, usability, price, portability, image quality

97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Canon EOS 6D

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Canon EOS 6D from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Views about the focus and low light performance are overall positive. The usability and portability are also appreciated.

performance, portability, usability, low-light, focus

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Amadou Diallo with additional material by Andy Wes (dpreview.com)

Canon EOS 6D

 

Less than a week after arch-rival Nikon grabbed headlines with the D600, Canon responded with an announcement of its own price-conscious full frame DSLR, the EOS 6D. And just like that, a new market segment was born: the mid-range full frame DSLR. It...

Excellent detail in raw file output across ISO range ; Class-leading low light focus sensitivity (from central AF point) ; Very effective JPEG noise reduction at highest ISO sensitivities ; Impressively quiet 'silent' shutter drive mode ; Quick Control...

JPEG engine struggles with low-contrast fine detail at low ISO sensitivities ; Low density 11 point autofocus array with only one cross-type AF point ; Single card slot (SD) ; Slow burst rate compared to its full frame peers ; Cannot configure common...

The EOS 6D doesn't offer the depth of features that its best competitors can, but it combines very good image quality, impressive high ISO performance and class-leading low light autofocus ability (with the central AF point) as well as impressive...

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Canon EOS 6D impresses, to a point

 

The company's "budget" full-frame camera produces some great photos, but as a whole it leaves us feeling a bit ambivalent.

The ; delivers the photo and video quality you expect from a full-frame sensor, in a well-designed and relatively lightweight body.

While the camera has nice extra features, like Wi-Fi and GPS support, it's missing some basics for the price like on-camera flash, multiple card slots, and a 100 percent-coverage viewfinder.

The photo quality you get from the EOS 6D makes it well worth the upgrade over a consumer APS-C model, but between this and comparable or higher-end models it's a less obvious choice.

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Canon EOS 6D ( Body Only)

 

It's not that the 6D isn't a really nice camera -- I happen to like it a lot. It's got great photo and good video quality, relatively fluid operational design with a soft shutter action, and a solid (but not weatherproof) build. But ultimately I find...

The Canon EOS 6D delivers the photo and video quality you expect from a full-frame sensor, in a well-designed and relatively lightweight body.

While the camera has nice extra features, like Wi-Fi and GPS support, it's missing some basics for the price like on-camera flash, multiple card slots, and a 100 percent-coverage viewfinder.

The photo quality you get from the EOS 6D makes it well worth the upgrade over a consumer APS-C model, but between this and comparable or higher-end models it's a less obvious choice.

Feb, 2013
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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Canon EOS 6D

 

Prior to the announcement of the Canon EOS 6D ($2,099 direct, body only) and the Nikon D600, shooters who wanted a full-frame camera—one with an image sensor the same size as a 35mm film frame—were faced with a small number of choices at $3,000 and up....

Compact. Inexpensive for its class. Full-frame sensor. 4.5fps shooting. Superb image quality at high ISOs. Interchangeable focus screens. Integrated GPS and Wi-Fi. 1080p30 video capture. Battery grip available. Supported USB tethered and Wi-Fi remote...

Not the fastest camera on the block. Viewfinder only offers 97 percent coverage. Not compatible with EF-S lenses. GPS saps battery life. No flash. Slow focus during video recording. No PC Sync socket

The Canon EOS 6D is a top-notch full-frame camera in a relatively compact body. With a relatively affordable price, enthusiast-friendly features, and spectacular image quality, it's an easy Editors' Choice.

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Mike Flacy (steves-digicams.com)

Canon EOS 6D Preview

 

Potentially the smallest full-frame dSLR on the camera market, Canon's EOS 6D is a step up from the Canon 5D Mark II, but not quite at the level of the Canon 5D Mark III. The 6D dSLR utilizes Canon's DIGIC 5+ Image Processor and offers a 20.2-megapixel...

Sep, 2012
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Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EOS 6D Review

 

The Canon EOS 6D is the smallest and lightest full frame sensor format Canon DSLR camera ever (as of review time). The image quality benefits of Canon's full frame CMOS sensors are big, while the footprint of the 6D remains small - as does the relative...

Dec, 2012
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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Canon EOS 6D Review

 

The new EOS 6D is the smallest and lightest full-frame Canon DSLR. The 6D features a 20.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, built-in wireless transmitter, integrated GPS module, DIGIC 5+ image processor, an 11-point autofocus array, 63-zone dual-layer...

On paper the new Canon EOS 6D seems rather poorly specified compared to its main rival, the Nikon D600, and its big brother, the 5D Mark III, but in reality it proves to be a very capable DSLR that delivers outstanding pictures in both good and bad...

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Canon 6D Review

 

With the 20.2-megapixel EOS 6D, Canon has created a smaller, lighter and less expensive full-frame digital SLR for prosumer photographers. In many ways, the well-designed 6D is a mini 5D Mark III for the rest of us.

Excellent image quality on par to more expensive full-frame DSLRs (including the 5D Mark III); Responsive all-around performer; Superior HD video-shooting chops; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features, Built-in GPS and geotagging.

Lacks a built-in, pop-up flash; No external headphone jack; Rather basic 11-point autofocus system; Mediocre burst speed.

With the 20.2-megapixel EOS 6D, Canon has created a smaller, lighter and less expensive full-frame digital SLR for prosumer photographers. In many ways, the well-designed 6D is a mini 5D Mark III for the rest of us. While it doesn't feature as robust a...

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Expert review by : George Schaub (shutterbug.com)

Canon EOS 6D: A “Full-Framer” With Broad Appeal

 

I don't think there's much doubt that, all things being equal, larger sensors are capable of delivering superior image quality. The very fact that more sensor sites are available means that there's better performance in low light, less noise in shadow...

Entry-level camera with a full-frame sensor ; High-resolution images with very good color ; GPS system ; Wi-Fi system ; Full HD video recording; additional microphone jack for better sound recording

Missing swivel monitor ; No internal flash system (additional flash system is necessary)

Jul, 2013
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Expert review by : thinkdigit.com (thinkdigit.com)

Canon EOS 6D Review

 

After Nikon introduced their "budget full frame DSLR", the Nikon D600, Canon promptly followed suite by announcing the Canon 6D, their much cheaper full frame alternative. The camera, however, received some underwhelming response as it looked inferior...

Solid build, Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, Extremely light

Using the jog dial is uncomfortable for moving the focus points, 11-point AF system feels archaic with only one cross type point and relatively small frame coverage, Single SD card slot

Jul, 2013
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