Canon 2000D vs 6D

The Canon EOS 2000D (called Canon T7 in some regions) and the Canon EOS 6D are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in February 2018 and September 2012. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on an APS-C (2000D) and a full frame (6D) sensor. The 2000D has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the 6D provides 20 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications

Canon 2000D		Canon 6D
Digital single lens reflex		Digital single lens reflex
Canon EF mount lenses		Canon EF mount lenses
24 MP, APS-C Sensor		20 MP, Full Frame Sensor
1080/30p Video		1080/30p Video
ISO 100-6,400 (100 - 12,800)		ISO 100-25,600 (50 - 102,400)
Optical viewfinder		Optical viewfinder
3.0 LCD, 920k dots		3.0 LCD, 1040k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)		Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
3 shutter flaps per second		4.5 shutter flaps per second
not weather sealed		Weathersealed body
500 shots per battery charge		1090 shots per battery charge
129 x 101 x 78 mm, 475 g		145 x 111 x 71 mm, 770 g

Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 2000D and the Canon EOS 6D? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Canon 2000D and the Canon 6D are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Canon 6D is notably larger (24 percent) than the Canon 2000D. Moreover, the 6D is substantially heavier (62 percent) than the 2000D. It is noteworthy in this context that the 6D is splash and dust-proof, while the 2000D does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor (as in the 6D) will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, while more compact options are available for the smaller-sensor camera (2000D). You can compare the optics available in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the 2000D gets 500 shots out of its LP-E10 battery, while the 6D can take 1090 images on a single charge of its LP-E6 power pack.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, just select a new right or left comparator from among the camera models in the table. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

Body Specifications

	Camera Model	Camera Width	Camera Height	Camera Depth	Camera Weight	Battery Life 1	Weather Sealing	Camera Launch 2	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
	Canon 2000D	5.1 in	4.0 in	3.1 in	16.8 oz	500	n	Feb 2018	449
	Canon 6D	5.7 in	4.4 in	2.8 in	27.2 oz	1090	Y	Sep 2012	2,099
	Canon 4000D	5.1 in	4.0 in	3.0 in	15.4 oz	500	n	Feb 2018	399
	Canon 6D Mark II	5.7 in	4.4 in	3.0 in	27.0 oz	1200	Y	Jun 2017	1,999
	Canon 77D	5.2 in	3.9 in	3.0 in	19.0 oz	600	n	Feb 2017	899
	Canon 200D	4.8 in	3.7 in	2.8 in	16.0 oz	650	n	Jun 2017	549
	Canon 800D	5.2 in	3.9 in	3.0 in	18.8 oz	600	n	Feb 2017	749
	Canon G9 X Mark II	3.9 in	2.3 in	1.2 in	7.3 oz	235	n	Jan 2017	529
	Canon M100	4.3 in	2.6 in	1.4 in	10.7 oz	295	n	Aug 2017	499
	Canon 1D X Mark II	6.2 in	6.6 in	3.3 in	54.0 oz	1210	Y	Feb 2016	5,999
	Canon 1300D	5.1 in	4.0 in	3.1 in	17.1 oz	500	n	Mar 2016	449
	Canon 5DS	6.0 in	4.6 in	3.0 in	32.8 oz	700	Y	Feb 2015	3,699
	Canon 750D	5.2 in	4.0 in	3.1 in	19.6 oz	440	n	Feb 2015	749
	Canon 760D	5.2 in	4.0 in	3.1 in	19.9 oz	440	n	Feb 2015	649
	Canon 7D II	5.9 in	4.4 in	3.1 in	32.1 oz	670	Y	Sep 2014	1,799
	Canon 1200D	5.1 in	3.9 in	3.1 in	16.9 oz	500	n	Feb 2014	449
	Canon 70D	5.5 in	4.1 in	3.1 in	26.6 oz	920	Y	Jul 2013	1,199
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. (1) Number of images that can be taken on a full battery charge according to the CIPA-standard; (2) Official announcement.

Camera Model
Canon 2000D
Canon 6D
Canon 4000D
Canon 6D Mark II
Canon 77D
Canon 200D
Canon 800D
Canon G9 X Mark II
Canon M100
Canon 1D X Mark II
Canon 1300D
Canon 5DS
Canon 750D
Canon 760D
Canon 7D II
Canon 1200D
Canon 70D

Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The 2000D was launched at a markedly lower price (by 79 percent) than the 6D, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 2000D features an APS-C sensor and the Canon 6D a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the 6D is 160 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.6 and 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Technology-wise, the 6D uses a more advanced image processing engine (DIGIC 5+) than the 2000D (DIGIC 4+), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the Canon 2000D offers a higher resolution of 24 megapixels, compared with 20 MP of the Canon 6D. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.72μm versus 6.57μm for the 6D). However, it should be noted that the 2000D is much more recent (by 5 years and 5 months) than the 6D, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently.

The resolution advantage of the Canon 2000D implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the 2000D for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 6D are 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm for good quality, 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm for very good quality, and 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Canon EOS 2000D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 100-12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Canon EOS 6D are ISO 100 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-102400.

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under consideration, the 6D offers substantially better image quality than the 2000D (overall score 11 points higher). The advantage is based on 1.2 bits higher color depth, 0.2 EV in additional dynamic range, and 1.2 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

Sensor Characteristics

	Camera Model	Sensor Class	Resolution (MP)	Horiz. Pixels	Vert. Pixels	Video Format	DXO Portrait	DXO Landscape	DXO Sports	DXO Overall
	Canon 2000D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	22.6	11.9	1009	71
	Canon 6D	Full Frame	20.0	5472	3648	1080/30p	23.8	12.1	2340	82
	Canon 4000D	APS-C	17.9	5184	3456	1080/30p	21.9	11.4	695	63
	Canon 6D Mark II	Full Frame	26.0	6240	4160	1080/60p	24.4	11.9	2862	85
	Canon 77D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.6	13.3	971	78
	Canon 200D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.6	13.4	1041	79
	Canon 800D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
	Canon G9 X Mark II	1-inch	20.0	5472	3648	1080/60p	21.9	12.5	522	65
	Canon M100	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.5	12.9	1272	78
	Canon 1D X Mark II	Full Frame	20.0	5472	3648	4K/60p	24.1	13.5	3207	88
	Canon 1300D	APS-C	17.9	5184	3456	1080/30p	..	..	..	..
	Canon 5DS	Full Frame	50.3	8688	5792	1080/30p	24.7	12.4	2381	87
	Canon 750D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	22.7	12.0	919	71
	Canon 760D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	22.6	12.0	915	70
	Canon 7D II	APS-C	20.0	5472	3648	1080/60p	22.4	11.8	1082	70
	Canon 1200D	APS-C	17.9	5184	3456	1080/30p	21.9	11.3	724	63
	Canon 70D	APS-C	20.0	5472	3648	1080/30p	22.5	11.6	926	68

Camera Model
Canon 2000D
Canon 6D
Canon 4000D
Canon 6D Mark II
Canon 77D
Canon 200D
Canon 800D
Canon G9 X Mark II
Canon M100
Canon 1D X Mark II
Canon 1300D
Canon 5DS
Canon 750D
Canon 760D
Canon 7D II
Canon 1200D
Canon 70D

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, and both provide the same movie specifications (1080/30p).

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 2000D and the 6D are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinder in the 6D offers a wider field of view (97%) than the one in the 2000D (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the 6D has a higher magnification (0.71x vs 0.50x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 2000D and Canon 6D in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

Core Features

	Camera Model	Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots)	Control Panel (yes/no)	LCD Size (inch)	LCD Resolution (000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Touch Screen (yes/no)	Mech Shutter Speed	Shutter Flaps (1/sec)	Built-in Flash (yes/no)	Built-in Image Stab
	Canon 2000D	optical	n	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
	Canon 6D	optical	Y	3.0	1040	fixed	n	1/4000s	4.5	n	n
	Canon 4000D	optical	n	2.7	230	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
	Canon 6D Mark II	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	6.5	n	n
	Canon 77D	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
	Canon 200D	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Canon 800D	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
	Canon G9 X Mark II	none	n	3.0	1040	fixed	Y	1/2000s	8.2	Y	Y
	Canon M100	none	n	3.0	1040	tilting	Y	1/4000s	6.1	Y	n
	Canon 1D X Mark II	optical	Y	3.2	1620	fixed	Y	1/8000s	16.0	n	n
	Canon 1300D	optical	n	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
	Canon 5DS	optical	Y	3.2	1040	fixed	n	1/8000s	5.0	n	n
	Canon 750D	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Canon 760D	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Canon 7D II	optical	Y	3.0	1040	fixed	n	1/8000s	10.0	Y	n
	Canon 1200D	optical	n	3.0	460	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
	Canon 70D	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/8000s	7.0	Y	n

Camera Model
Canon 2000D
Canon 6D
Canon 4000D
Canon 6D Mark II
Canon 77D
Canon 200D
Canon 800D
Canon G9 X Mark II
Canon M100
Canon 1D X Mark II
Canon 1300D
Canon 5DS
Canon 750D
Canon 760D
Canon 7D II
Canon 1200D
Canon 70D

One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The 2000D has one, while the 6D does not. While the built-in flash of the 2000D is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the 2000D and the 6D write their files to SDXC cards. The 6D supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the 2000D cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 2000D and Canon EOS 6D and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections

	Camera Model	Hotshoe Port	Internal Microphone	Internal Speaker	Microphone Port	Headphone Port	HDMI Port	USB Port	WiFi Support	NFC Support	Bluetooth Support
	Canon 2000D	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Canon 6D	Y	mono	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	-	-
	Canon 4000D	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Canon 6D Mark II	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon 77D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon 200D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon 800D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon G9 X Mark II	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon M100	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon 1D X Mark II	Y	mono	mono	Y	Y	mini	3.0	-	-	-
	Canon 1300D	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Canon 5DS	Y	mono	mono	Y	-	mini	3.0	-	-	-
	Canon 750D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Canon 760D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Canon 7D II	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	mini	3.0	-	-	-
	Canon 1200D	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 70D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	-	-

Camera Model
Canon 2000D
Canon 6D
Canon 4000D
Canon 6D Mark II
Canon 77D
Canon 200D
Canon 800D
Canon G9 X Mark II
Canon M100
Canon 1D X Mark II
Canon 1300D
Canon 5DS
Canon 750D
Canon 760D
Canon 7D II
Canon 1200D
Canon 70D

It is notable that the 6D has a microphone port, which can help to improve the quality of audio recordings by attaching an external microphone. The 2000D does not feature such a mic input.

Travel and landscape photographers will find it useful that the 6D has an internal geolocalization sensor and can record GPS coordinates in its EXIF data.

The 2000D is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Canon. In contrast, the 6D has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the 6D was succeeded by the Canon 6D Mark II. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon website.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 2000D and the Canon 6D? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

Advantages of the Canon EOS 2000D:

• More detail: Offers more megapixels (24 vs 20MP) with a 10% higher linear resolution.
• More compact: Is smaller (129x101mm vs 145x111mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
• Less heavy: Is lighter (by 295g or 38 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
• Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
• Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
• More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (79 percent cheaper at launch).
• More modern: Reflects 5 years and 5 months of technical progress since the 6D launch.

Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS 6D:

• Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (11 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
• Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (1.2 bits more color depth).
• Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (1.2 stops ISO advantage).
• Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (DIGIC 5+ vs DIGIC 4+).
• Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
• More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (97% vs 95%).
• Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.71x vs 0.50x).
• Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
• More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 920k dots).
• Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (4.5 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
• Longer lasting: Gets more shots (1090 versus 500) out of a single battery charge.
• Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
• Easier geotagging: Features an internal GPS sensor to log localization data.
• Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
• More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in September 2012).

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the 6D is the clear winner of the contest (15 : 7 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 2000D and the Canon 6D place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the 2000D and the 6D in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

Review Scores

	Camera Model	camera   labs	dp review	ephoto   zine	imaging resource	photography   blog	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
	Canon 2000D	o	..	3.5/5	..	3.5/5	Feb 2018	449
	Canon 6D	+ +	83/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Sep 2012	2,099
	Canon 4000D	o	..	3.5/5	..	3.5/5	Feb 2018	399
	Canon 6D Mark II	+	80/100	4.5/5	4/5	4/5	Jun 2017	1,999
	Canon 77D	..	82/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4/5	Feb 2017	899
	Canon 200D	+ +	78/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jun 2017	549
	Canon 800D	..	80/100	4.5/5	4/5	4/5	Feb 2017	749
	Canon G9 X Mark II	..	75/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jan 2017	529
	Canon M100	+	..	4/5	..	3.5/5	Aug 2017	499
	Canon 1D X Mark II	..	89/100	4.5/5	5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2016	5,999
	Canon 1300D	o	73/100	4/5	3.5/5	4/5	Mar 2016	449
	Canon 5DS	+	83/100	4.5/5	5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2015	3,699
	Canon 750D	..	75/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2015	749
	Canon 760D	+	77/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2015	649
	Canon 7D II	+	84/100	4/5	5/5	4.5/5	Sep 2014	1,799
	Canon 1200D	+	..	4/5	4/5	4.5/5	Feb 2014	449
	Canon 70D	+ +	83/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	5/5	Jul 2013	1,199
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

Camera Model
Canon 2000D
Canon 6D
Canon 4000D
Canon 6D Mark II
Canon 77D
Canon 200D
Canon 800D
Canon G9 X Mark II
Canon M100
Canon 1D X Mark II
Canon 1300D
Canon 5DS
Canon 750D
Canon 760D
Canon 7D II
Canon 1200D
Canon 70D

The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Canon 2000D vs Canon 6D

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

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