Since the Autel EVO II released, many customer are confused with the EVO II Pro 6k and 8k drone. Why EVO II Pro 6k drone is expensive than 8k drone? Is not an 8k camera drone better? Which EVO should I buy?
Now, with these questions, let’s explore that in the EVO II Pro 6k vs 8k comparisons.
Here are the full specs of both drones in case you want to dig even deeper – EVO 2 8k Specs | EVO 2 Pro 6K Specs.
First, here is the comparison of their main features, it will help you easier to understand in the following comparison.
EVO II Pro 6k vs 8k comparison chart
The main difference between Autel EVO II 8k, Pro 6k and Dual
Next, you will read:
- The similarity of EVO II 6K and 8k drone
- Difference between Autel EVO II 8k drone and Pro 6k
- Why EVO II Pro 6k drone is expensive than 8k drone?
- Which one should I choose?
Autel EVO II is currently one of the top-selling drones in 2020. It is loaded with all kinds of advanced features and 3 interchangeable cameras (8k, Pro 6K and Dual). 3 different cameras correspond to 3 different EVO II variants (EVO II, EVO II Pro and EVO II Dual).
Similarity of EVO II 6K and 8k drone
All three camera modules base on the same aircraft, same remote controller and same EVO II Explorer app, so all the three drones has the same performance in flight and all support:
- 40 Mins Flight Time
- 5.59 Miles HD Transmission Range
- Dynamic Tracking
- Omni-directional obstacle avoidance
- 8GB Internal storage and max. support 256GB
Difference between Autel EVO II 8k drone and Pro 6k
As we said in the above, EVO II 6K drone and 8k has same aircraft, so the camera is the main difference.
EVO II Pro 6k Camera Specs
- Sony IMX383 camera
- 1" 20MP CMOS sensor
- Adjustable aperture f2.8-f/11
- 1-8x zoom (3x lossless)
- Video Format MP4 / MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265)
- Photo Format JPG/RAW
- 10-Big Log
- Max Bitrate 120Mbps
Video Resolution
- 6K 5472*3076 @30fps/ 25fps/ 24fps
- 4K 3840*2160 @60fps/ 50fps/ 48fps/ 30fps/ 25fps/ 24fps
- 2.7K 2720*1528 @120fps/ 60fps/ 50fps/ 48fps/ 30fps/ 25fps/ 24fps
- 1080p 1920*1080 @120fps/ 60fps/ 50fps/ 48fps/ 30fps/ 25fps/ 24fps
Still Photography Resolution
- 8000*6000 (4:3)
- 7680*4320 (16:9)
- 4000*3000 (4:3)
- 3840*2160 (16:9)
ISO Range
- Video: 100-6400 (auto)
- Photo: 100-12800 (auto)
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EVO II 8k Camera Specs
- Sony IMX586 Camera
- 1/2" 48MP CMOS Sensor
- Aperture f/1.8
- 1-8x zoom (4x lossless)
- Video Format MP4 / MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265)
- Photo Format JPG/RAW
- 10-Bit Log
- Max Bitrate 120Mbps
Video Resolution
- 8K 7680*4320 @25fps/ 24fps
- 6K 5760*3240 @30fps/ 25fps/ 24fps
- 4K 3840*2160 @60fps/ 50fps/ 48fps/ 30fps/ 25fps/ p24fps
- 2.7K 2720*1528 @120fps/ 60fps/ 50fps/ 48fps/ 30fps/ 25fps/ 24fps
- FHD 1920*1080 @120fps / 60fps/ 50fps/ 48fps/ 30fps/ 25fps/ 24fps
Still Photography Resolution
- 8000*6000 (4:3)
- 7680*4320 (16:9)
- 4000*3000 (4:3)
- 3840*2160 (16:9)
ISO Range
- Video: 100-6400 (auto)
- Photo: 100-3200 (auto)
Why EVO II Pro 6k drone is expensive than 8k drone?
While both the EVO II 8k and EVO II Pro 6k boast top of the line Sony image sensors, the EVO II Pro features a full 1” sensor and an aperture that is adjustable from f/2.8 to f/11. This larger sensor provides over 4x the light-gathering area and combined with the adjustable aperture enables the discerning photographer to take advantage of a wider range of shooting conditions. To sum up, the EVO II Pro 6k camera is better, so the pro 6k drone is expensive than 8k drone.
Autel EVO II Pro 6K vs 8K Drone - Which one should I choose?
The EVO II Pro features a bigger camera sensor and an adjustable aperture which give you a provides a larger light-gathering area, But EVO II 8k Drone has a higher resolution, 4x lossless zoom, lower price and can record 8k video.
If you a are professional photographer/ videographer, then a bigger camera sensor and adjustable aperture will give you better shooting conditions. Of course, if you just a drone lover or have a limit budget then EVO II 8K takes you the best flight experience and 8K camera can give you better image quality and wider landscape.
Additionally, No matter which one you purchase, the camera are replaceable later, as the EVO II Series gimbals are interchangeable, you can easily swap over the different cameras and gimbals to upgrade the EVO II drone to EVO II Pro or EVO II Dual. (8k, pro 6k, and Dual camera are available to purchase separately)
