Hi Cory,
I own a 6D and I've just recently done some casual testing of the new 80D - looking specifically at base ISO processing latitude and ISO noise.
I’ve looked at the links you’ve provided – you seem to shoot a bit of everything. For your purposes - base ISO picture quality between the two could probably be described as much of a muchness.
But - if it matters to you - base ISO processing latitude is a different prospect - the 80D is clearly superior, producing files that are a lot more malleable in all the ways cameras with superior dynamic range are normally described. In short - generally more tolerant of the usual (or occasionally extreme) processing workflows.
The 6D – although improved over older Canon bodies - can't really compete on a level playing field in this regard. As an older generation, “pre on sensor ADC” design it will and does introduce undesirable artefacts under comparable shadow or exposure lifting.
In terms of high ISO’s - the perceived advantage of the bigger sensor might be smaller than you think in this particular case – my own testing suggests this new APS-C device is pretty damn good – I could see shots at ISO 12800 still working at reasonable print/viewing sizes. So unless you “lived” at high ISO I’d consider the 80D more than up to the task.
So to re-cap: Looking at your work it's hard to see a distinct "requirement" for one over the other – but by any reasonable measure the 80D would be the more capable all round body with negligible image quality differences at base ISO which is what you’ve specifically asked about – but again do note the significant nod to the 80D in terms of processing latitude.
That said once this new technology makes its way into the next iterations of the 5 & 6D bodies the above comments will likely no longer apply. Until then – if I was buying one today – I’d probably get a 80D.
I own a 6D and I've just recently done some casual testing of the new 80D - looking specifically at base ISO processing latitude and ISO noise.
I’ve looked at the links you’ve provided – you seem to shoot a bit of everything. For your purposes - base ISO picture quality between the two could probably be described as much of a muchness.
But - if it matters to you - base ISO processing latitude is a different prospect - the 80D is clearly superior, producing files that are a lot more malleable in all the ways cameras with superior dynamic range are normally described. In short - generally more tolerant of the usual (or occasionally extreme) processing workflows.
The 6D – although improved over older Canon bodies - can't really compete on a level playing field in this regard. As an older generation, “pre on sensor ADC” design it will and does introduce undesirable artefacts under comparable shadow or exposure lifting.
In terms of high ISO’s - the perceived advantage of the bigger sensor might be smaller than you think in this particular case – my own testing suggests this new APS-C device is pretty damn good – I could see shots at ISO 12800 still working at reasonable print/viewing sizes. So unless you “lived” at high ISO I’d consider the 80D more than up to the task.
So to re-cap: Looking at your work it's hard to see a distinct "requirement" for one over the other – but by any reasonable measure the 80D would be the more capable all round body with negligible image quality differences at base ISO which is what you’ve specifically asked about – but again do note the significant nod to the 80D in terms of processing latitude.
That said once this new technology makes its way into the next iterations of the 5 & 6D bodies the above comments will likely no longer apply. Until then – if I was buying one today – I’d probably get a 80D.
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, maybe a new lens (or two) might be a better use of your funds.
