Canon 5D Mark II vs Canon T6s

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Canon 5D Mark II vs Canon T6s

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35mm 864.0mm²
21.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon 5D Mark II Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 5D Mark II.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon T6s Review.
How does it shoot? Canon T6s in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the T6s.
Compare Canon T6s image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6s conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon 5D Mark III
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Succeeded by the Canon 77D
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Differences

Canon 5D Mark II advantages over Canon T6s

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.41 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
5D Mark II test data on DxO Mark T6s test data on DxO Mark

1,815 vs 915 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

850 vs 440 shots
Capture more photos
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
More viewfinder magnification
0.71x vs 0.51x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bigger RAW buffer
11 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon T6s advantages over Canon 5D Mark II

Less expensive
$799 vs $2999
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 105 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More cross-type AF points
19 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Newer
9 years vs 16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
1047g vs 1588g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
4.8 fps vs 3.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 75 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
4.8 fps vs 3.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Read our Canon 5D Mark II Full Review

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Servo AF in Live View; Quick Control Dial & top-plate LCD screen.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No 60p video frame rate.
Read our Canon T6s Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3X

Canon 5D Mark II

Nikon D3X

$1085
35mm

Shoots 1080p video
Bigger JPEG buffer

$2500
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon D3X

Canon T6s

Nikon D3X

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$2500
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T6s vs Nikon D3X

Compared to Nikon D600

Canon 5D Mark II

Nikon D600

$1085
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1900
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon D600

Canon T6s

Nikon D600

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1900
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T6s vs Nikon D600

Compared to Canon 6D

Canon 5D Mark II

Canon 6D

$1085
35mm

Less shutter lag
More AF points

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Canon 6D

Canon T6s

Canon 6D

$619
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T6s vs Canon 6D

Compared to Pentax K-70

Canon 5D Mark II

Pentax K-70

$1085
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70

Compared to Canon 77D

Canon 5D Mark II

Canon 77D

$1085
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Canon 77D

Canon T6s

Canon 77D

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

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