Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM

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Key differences

The Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM has 0.3 MP more total megapixels than the Canon EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM (20.9 MP vs 20.6 MP). The Canon EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM has 18.5 more minimum aperture number than the Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM (22 vs 3.5). The Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM has 19.2 more maximum aperture number than the Canon EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM (22 vs 2.8). Supported aspect ratios: 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 on the Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, 3:2 on the Canon EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM. Image sensor size (W x H): 22.5 x 15 mm on the Canon 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, 36 x 24 mm on the Canon EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM.

  • Supported aspect ratios
    • 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:1:1, 3:2, 16:9
    • EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM:3:2
  • Total megapixels
    • 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:20.9 MP
    • EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM:20.6 MP
  • Image sensor size (W x H)
    • 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:22.5 x 15 mm
    • EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM:36 x 24 mm
  • Minimum aperture number
    • 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:3.5
    • EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM:22
  • Maximum aperture number
    • 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:22
    • EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM:2.8
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:16/12
    • EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM:6/4
  • Filter size
    • 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:67 mm
    • EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM:52 mm
  • Lens mount interface
    • 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM:Canon EF, Canon EF-S
    • EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM:Canon EF

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Comparison of 70D + EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, EOS 6D + EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
120 specifications
Picture quality4 differ
Camera typeSLR Camera KitSLR Camera Kit
Megapixel (approx.)20.2 MP20.2 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Maximum image resolution5472 x 3648 pixels5472 x 3648 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs480 x 480, 640 x 480, 720 x 480, 1280 x 1280, 1696 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1280, 2736 x 1824, 2736 x 2736, 3648 x 2048, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 3648, 5472 x 3080, 5472 x 3648720 x 480, 1920 x 1280, 2736 x 1824, 3468 x 2432, 5184 x 3456, 5472 x 3648
Image stabilizerNoNo
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
Total megapixelsDiffers20.9 MP20.6 MP
Image sensor size (W x H)Differs22.5 x 15 mm36 x 24 mm
Image formats supportedJPG, RawJPG, Raw
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one18 - 135 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum aperture numberDiffers3.522
Maximum aperture numberDiffers222.8
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs16/126/4
Lens typeKnown for oneStandard zoomUnknown — not stated by the source
Filter sizeDiffers67 mm52 mm
Number of diaphragm blades77
Lens mount interfaceDiffersCanon EF, Canon EF-SCanon EF
Mounting typeKnown for oneBayonetUnknown — not stated by the source
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 mm
Focusing3 differ
FocusTTLTTL
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Auto focusing (AF) modesDiffersServo Auto Focus, Single Auto FocusMulti Point Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) object detectionKnown for oneFaceUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Focus (AF) pointsDiffers1911
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionDiffersAutoAuto, Manual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamYesYes
Auto Focus (AF) lockYesYes
Closest focusing distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 m
Exposure3 differ
ISO sensitivity (min)100100
ISO sensitivity (max)Differs1280025600
ISO sensitivityDiffers100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, Auto
Light exposure modesDiffersAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AEAuto, Manual
Light exposure controlProgram AEProgram AE
Light exposure correction±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), SpotCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lockYesYes
Shutter1 differ
Fastest camera shutter speedDiffers1/8000 s1/400 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s30 s
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Manual, Red-eye reductionAuto
Flash exposure compensationYesYes
Flash exposure correction±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Flash exposure lockYesYes
Flash guide numberKnown for one12 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash recharging timeKnown for one3 sUnknown — not stated by the source
External flash connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flash sync-speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/180 s
Video2 differ
Video recordingYesYes
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Video resolutionsDiffers640 x 480,1280 x 720 pixels640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PALNTSC, PAL
Motion JPEG frame rateDiffers50 fps30 fps
Video formats supportedH.264, MOVH.264, MOV
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Voice recordingYesYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for onePCMUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for onestereoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slots11
Displayidentical
DisplayLCDLCD
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)1040000 pixels1040000 pixels
Display aspect ratioKnown for one3:2Unknown — not stated by the source
Field of view100%100%
Vari-angle LCD displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinder1 differ
Viewfinder typeElectronicElectronic
MagnificationDiffers0.95x0.71x
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeYesYes
USB version2.02.0
HDMIYesYes
HDMI connector typeMiniMini
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Camera5 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffersClose-up (macro), Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, Twilight, LandscapeBacklight, Close-up (macro), Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Self-portrait, Sports, Landscape
Shooting modesDiffersAperture priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Scene, Shutter priorityAperture priority, Manual, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Photo effectsKnown for oneBlack&White, NeutralUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-timer delay2,10 s2,10 s
Brightness adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera playbackMovie, Single image, Slide showMovie, Single image, Slide show
Multi burst modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dioptre correctionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera file systemDiffersDCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.21DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3, Raw
Custom colourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HistogramYesYes
Playback zoom (max)10x10x
Tripod mounting supportedYesYes
Image processorDIGIC 5+DIGIC 5+
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain LionMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Languages supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti
Live viewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery voltage7.2 V7.2 V
Battery life (CIPA standard)Differs920 shots1090 shots
Battery capacity1800 mAh1800 mAh
Battery typeLP-E6LP-E6
Number of batteries supported11
Battery level indicatorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85%0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers139 mm144.5 mm
DepthDiffers78.5 mm71.2 mm
HeightDiffers104.3 mm110 mm
WeightKnown for one755 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (including battery)755 g755 g
Lens diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.82 cm
Lens lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.28 cm
Lens weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130 g
Packaging contentidentical
Hand strapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedYesYes
Battery charger includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor
Other features1 differ
Built-in flashKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeDiffersBatteryBattery, USB

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