Canon EOS 6D vs Canon EOS 60Da

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS 60Da. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

These two camera models were both released 2012.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 6D 2012
Canon EOS 60Da 2012

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 6D has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 60Da has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 6D 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS 60Da 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 6D has a 20,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 60Da has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 6D 20,2 MP
19961856 pixels
5472 x 3648
Canon EOS 60Da 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Canon EOS 6D has a 11 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 60Da. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 60Da has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 6D. Canon EOS 60Da has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 6D has 100 to 25600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 6D 100-25600
Canon EOS 60Da 100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 6D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 60Da

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 6D can shoot up to 4,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 60Da can shoot up to 5,3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 6D 4,5
Canon EOS 60Da 5,3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS 60Da can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 6D weighs 770 gr (equal to 1.7 lb) which is 2% heavier than Canon EOS 60Da and its 755 gr (or 1.66 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 6D 770 gr
1.7 lb
Canon EOS 60Da 755 gr
1.66 lb

Canon EOS 6D vs Canon EOS 60Da Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS 60Da, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
Name Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 60Da
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
Release Year 2012 2012
Release Date 2012-09-17 2012-04-07
MSRP 2099 USD 1499 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 5472 x 3648 pixels 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 20,2 MP 18 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 5+ DIGIC 4
Image
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
ISO Range 100 - 25600 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 6 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 11 9
Lens Mount Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen No No
Screen type Clear View II TFT LCD Clear View TFT color LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 97% 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71× 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
Frames per second 4,5 fps 5,3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 13 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6)
Yes (Optional)
GPS Yes
Built-in, Image tagging and tracking modes
No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60Da
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 1090 shots 1100 shots
Width 145 mm 145 mm
Height 111 mm 106 mm
Depth 71 mm 79 mm
Weight 770 gram 755 gram