jitka

My Canon Rebel xTi died on me after some 15 years of service and I'm now looking into replacing it. I've done quite some research but am stuck in deciding between the Canon 80D and the 6D. The reason for this is that my video camera got stolen a few months back as well, and I'm now tempted to replace both at the same time (which is making me lean towards the 80D). On the other hand, I am a mom, and a lot of the pictures I take are of my daughter, and often that is in lower light environment (indoor sports etc), for which the 6D may be the better choice I understand? The price of the two cameras is almost the same, and so I'm torn between getting a full frame, and a camera that seems to be very user friendly when it comes to videos. I may just be trying to combine two things I shouldn't :) Would welcome any thoughts!

LindaChaplin Loc: South Dakota

I don't do videos, but I purchased a 6D three years ago and I love it. I'm a grandma and take many beautiful photos of grandkids. I wouldn't be without my 6D and I'd purchase it again. I like how it fits in my hand and I really don't need the 5DMarkiV and all those bells and whistles. I can't speak to the 80D, but I won't hesitate to recommend the 6D.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Both cameras are very good cameras. One crop and the other a full frame. You can buy an affordable Canon 6D refurbished, occasionally from Canon USA. The Canon 6D Mark 2 is on the horizon. I read an article about it not long ago. That should be a nice camera. And far less expensive than the $3500 5D Mark 4.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

Your very first consideration should be your lens collection. If your lenses are EF-S type, they will not mount to the full frame 6D. Should your lenses be EF, or any "L" quality lens your all set for a full frame upgrade. The 80D will give you a new modern up to date camera, with many bells and whistles your old Rebel just didn't have, including much better video. The 6D, being full frame, will give you a all over better, cleaner still picture. As for the video, it is a older platform, and not really know for video quality. I fact, the original 6D is scheduled for replacement next year, with the 6D Mark II. If you're still looking at full frame, for a few hundred dollars more you can get a new 5D Mark III. That body will astound you with its picture quality, and it does a decent job on video. Match either full frame body with either the new Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM or the original, and you'll be all set for now. You may be able to pick-up either of these bodies with the 24-105mm f4L IS USM as a package. Places to look for deals are "Canonpricewatch.com" and look for "street price" deals.

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anotherview Loc: California

If you go full frame, with the 6D, then consider the Sigma 24-105mm lens for less cost than the Canon version.

Read about the 6D her: http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/6d.htm

I own and use this camera with the Sigma lens. The camera does well in low light.

Good luck.

haroldross Loc: Walthill, Nebraska

From what you state you would like in the camera, I would recommend the 80D over the 6D.

The 80D has several advantages such as the AF system for both still and video, the dynamic range, more megapixels, newer technology, and touch screen.

The 6D will have slightly better low light performance- the 80D has amazing low light abilities for a Canon cropped sensor.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

I recently purchased the 80D to upgrade from my T2i. I had also considered the 7D Mk II. I chose the 80D for better low light focusing, and a swivel display. It also has a higher pixel count. I was pleasantly surprised at how handy the touch screen is on the 80D.

As far as 80D vs 6D, there is a much larger selection of lenses available for APS-C than full frame. Any lens you have from the Xti should work on the 80D, but not necessarily the 6D. If the Xti was working for you, the 80D will be much better.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

I wish you would make yourself perfectly clear, Canon "EF-S" Lenses will NOT mount to any Canon Full Frame camera, including the Canon 6D.

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rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

I did not read any of the other replies so I may be repeating them.
I own both cameras, the 6D and the 80D and I like both of them. I don't know what lenses you have but since you owned a Rebel I'll guess you may have one of more EF-S lenses. EF-S lenses will not mount on a Canon Full Frame body and the 18-135 lens that comes with the 80D kit is the 3rd generation of that lens and it is a really nice lens, if you get the 80D with a lens.
Now, let's assume lenses aren't an issue. The image sensor in the 80D is a much newer technology than the older full frame sensor in the 6D. There's nothing wrong with the 6D except it's getting a little long on the tooth. If you do a good bit of video, or any kind of fast action photography, the 80D is hands down the correct choice. Overall, the 80D is faster than the 6D and has much newer technology inside. If you need a full frame and don't want to spend a whole lot of money, the 5D III is a bargain now that the 5D IV has hit the streets.
If you don't really need a full frame then go for the 80D, you won't regret it, it's a very capable camera that can produce excellent images and pretty darn good HD video.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

If you were happy with the xti, you will be thrilled with the 80D. While the 6D is a full frame camera with exquisite low light performance, it is quite long in the tooth with a relatively antiquated AF system and feature set, and it will not be compatible with any efs lenses, or with third party crop designed lenses, (which will generally vignette badly). If you are planning for using it as a video camera, get the 80D and either the EFs 18-135 STM or preferably the newer EFs 18-135 USM lenses. These lenses are both specifically designed for quiet and smooth video autofocus as well as for still images.

tramsey Loc: Texas

The Nikon D500 is better than both of these in all catagories.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

The OP is asking about the Canon 6D, and the Canon 80D. Your comment about your "Nikon" is out of line in this thread. Either help, but not hinder. I don't even read Nikon based threads, why, because I'm not interested.

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tramsey Loc: Texas

Good, if your not interested then keep your mouth shut. You talk about either help or hinder in most of your posts your have some sarcastic remark to make, like you did to me. Just keep your big mouth SHUT

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

You are incorrect. The OP is asking about the Canon 6D and the Canon 80D. As an owner of both the 6D and the 80D and the Nikon D500, I can assure you the D500 is not, I repeat, not better at being a full frame camera than the 6D.

jitka

Thank you so much everyone for your thoughtful replies! I had no idea about the incompatibility of the lenses, so that would have been a very unpleasant surprise :)