I don't think there's much doubt that, all things being equal, larger sensors are capable of delivering superior image quality. The very fact that more sensor sites are available means that there's better performance in low light, less noise in shadow areas, and that cropping does not mean making...

• Missing swivel monitor; • No internal flash system (additional flash system is necessary

The EOS 6D offers a silent, low vibration shooting mode. By slowing down and muting the shutter and mirror reflex action, the camera is capable of handheld, virtually imperceptible operation for discrete shooting in more situations.

There was a time, not so long ago, when the cost of a full-frame DSLR was well beyond the reach of most people who didn't earn their living from photography. Then, within the space of a couple of weeks, Nikon announced the D600, Canon followed close on its heels with the 6D, and the affordable...

Tough; moisture and dust resistant body; Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS; Great image quality with low noise levels; AF effective in very low light; 4.5fps continuous shooting limited by memory for JPEGs

Single SD card slot; Lacks built-in flash; 97 percent viewfinder coverage; Relatively few AF points and only one cross-type; Lacks on-demand viewfnder overlays

The $2,000 price-point is a fascinating one for DSLRs and ILCs, with a bounty of excellent choices, whether it be Olympus' flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Nikon's flagship APS-C-sensor D500, or this entry-level Full Frame EOS 6Dii.

Affordable Full Frame performance; Access to a deep stable of exceptional Canon EF glass; Excellent color and contrast reproduction; Very Good ISO performance; Vari-angle & touchscreen useful for odd angles; More amenities than the previous generation; Versatile Auto Focus systems (optical & Live...

Slower & less rugged than flagship mirrorless systems; Lacks 4K Video Recording; No in-body image stabilization

The EOS 6D Mark II is a major step forward from the original 6D, but more in operational speed and performance than outright image quality. It's a terrific camera to use, but its price puts it up against a number of strong cameras.

Fast Dual Pixel live view AF; Great vari-angle rear touchscreen; Handling; build and controls

No 4K video; Image quality hasn't moved on; Only one card slot

Perfect for use by amateurs and professionals alike, this is a great addition to your camera collection. With a long list of features that meet the mark, great durability, and sturdy build, this is one that will be with you even in rough times.

4K Full HD time-lapse video recording and viewing; ISO range of 100 to 40000 for amazing low light results; 26.2 MP full-frame CMOS sensor for great quality photos; Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability for easy image transfer; Superfast wide-area 45 point autofocus with continuous shooting

Freezes at times while shooting; Focus points are in a poor place

It's been an eventful 5 years for camera technology since Canon released its prosumer-focused full-frame dSLR, the EOS 6D, including Sony launching the first full-frame mirrorless A7 in 2013 and subsequent generations of models. So it's kind of hard to get excited about the EOS 6D Mark II, which on one hand is significantly updated over its predecessor, but on the other is basically Canon just making it current for 2017. Of course, Nikon hasn't been very busy in that segment either: its competing D610 is 4 years old.

It's the company's first full-frame dSLR with a movable LCD, which is kind of sad.

I was so pumped when the Canon 6D Mark II rumors were pouring out and when it was announced . Then, early reports concerned me about the image quality; however, I was also a little hopeful that the numbers and charts wouldn’t necessarily reflect real world experience.