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Brand / Model |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Nikon D600 |
Sony Alpha SLT-A99V |
Canon EOS 6D |
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Type / Size | DSLR | DSLR | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor | 21 Megapixels CMOS | 24 Megapixels CMOS | 24 Megapixels CMOS | 20 Megapixels CMOS |
Sensor Area | ||||
Sensor Size | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) |
Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization | None | None | 2-Axis | None |
Dust-Reduction | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 6400 *Expanded range: 50-25600 | ISO 100 - 6400 *Expanded range: 50-25600 | ISO 100 - 25600 | ISO 100 - 25600 *Expanded range: 50-102400 |
Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/4000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/4000 - 30s |
Lens / Mount | Canon EF Mount | Nikon F Mount | Sony A Mount | Canon EF Mount |
FLM / Crop | Full-Frame | Full-Frame | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
Minimum Focus | ||||
Zoom Mechanism | ||||
Manual Focus | Lens | Lens | Lens | Lens |
Filter Diameter | ||||
Focus System | 9-point Phase-Detect *Center cross-type, 6 assist points. Focus micro-adjustments for up to 20 lenses. | 39-point Phase-Detect *9 Cross-Type. Sensitive to down to F/8. Assist-Lamp | 121-point Phase-Detect *19 Phase-Detect points (11 cross-type) in AF module. 102 Phase-Detect points on sensor. Depth Map Focus tracking. Assist-Lamp | 11-point Phase-Detect *Single cross-point, sensitive down to -3 EV. Assist-Lamp |
Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF | Built-in EVF | Reflex OVF |
Viewfinder Size | 0.71X - 98% Coverage | 0.70X - 100% Coverage *Masked DX crop mode. | 0.50" 2400K Pixels (0.71X) 100% Coverage | 0.71X - 97% Coverage |
Display Position | Fixed | Fixed | Rotating | Fixed | Display Size | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3.2" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3" LCD 1200K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3" LCD 1000K Pixels 100% Coverage |
Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B |
Scene Modes | 19Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Pet, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key | 8Sweep Panorama, Portrait, Sports, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Multi-Frame Twilight, Night Portrait | 7Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night, HDR | |
Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Partial, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Average, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Partial |
Bracketing | 3 Shots ±2 EV | 3 Shots ±3 EV | 5 Shots ±2 EV | 7 Shots ±3 EV |
Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | Flash Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | -3..+1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±3 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | ±3 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 19 steps | 2 Axis, 13 steps | 2 Axis, 15 steps | 2 Axis, 19 steps |
Continuous Drive | 3.9 FPS, 310 JPEG, 14 RAW | 5.5 FPS, 57 JPEG, 16 RAW | 6 FPS, 16 JPEG, 15 RAW *7 FPS APS-C crop mode. | 4.5 FPS, 1250 JPEG, 17 RAW |
Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s | Yes *2s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 1-9 Shots, ½-3s intervals | Yes *2s, 10s | Yes *2s, 10s |
Command Dials | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
DOF Preview | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Protection | Weatherproof | Weatherproof | Weatherproof | Weatherproof |
Digital Level | None | 2 Axis | 2 Axis | 1 Axis |
Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Remote Trigger | Infrared | Wired, Infrared | Wired, Infrared | Infrared, WiFi |
HDR | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Multiple Exposures | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Interval Timer | No | Yes | No | No |
WiFi | No | No | No | Yes |
Eye-Start Sensor | No | No | Yes | No |
Image Formats | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW |
Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe | Hot-Shoe | Hot-Shoe |
Built-In Flash | No | Yes (GN 13) | No | No |
Flash Sync | Unknown | 1/200s | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Video Capture | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *Headphone out, 30 levels. 20 input levels. Also 1280x720 @ 60 FPS. DX Crop full 1080p video recording. Time-lapse video recording, up to 7h59m. | 1920x1080 @ 60 FPS 16:9 *Uncompressed 1080p HD output via HDMI. Headphone mini-jack. | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *Optional All-I compression. Timecode. Also 1280x720 @ 60 FPS. |
Sound Input | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
GPS | N / A | N / A | Position | Position, Elevation |
Memory | Compact Flash | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 Memory Stick Duo | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
Battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | 850 | 900 | 410 | 1090 |
Introduced | 2008-09-17, DiscontinuedYES | 2012-09-18, DiscontinuedYES | 2012-09-12, DiscontinuedYES | 2012-09-17, DiscontinuedYES |
Size | 152 x 115 x 76mm (W x H x D) | 141 x 113 x 82mm (W x H x D) | 147 x 111 x 78mm (W x H x D) | 145 x 111 x 71mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 810g | 786g | 812g | 755g |
Legend | Best Spec | Above Average | About Average | Below Average | Lowest Spec | Uncompared | NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings. Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples: FPS for Continuous Drive Maximum ISO for Sensitivity Coverage for Viewfinder & Display |
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