Their names are pretty similar, but there are quite a few differences between the Canon T6 and Canon T6i.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
Canon T6 Canon T6i Megapixels 18 24.2 Sensor Type CMOS CMOS Sensor Format APS-C APS-C Crop Factor 1.6x 1.6x AA Filter Yes Yes Image Resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000 Body Image Stabilization No No Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S ISO 100 - 6,400 100 - 12,800 Expanded ISO 12,800 25,600 AF Points 9 19 Cross-type AF Points 1 19 Continuous Mode 3fps 5fps LCD 3.0" - Fixed 3.0" - Fully Articulated LCD Resolution 921,600 dots 1,040,000 dots Touchscreen No Yes Focus Peaking No No Top LCD Display No No Viewfinder Type Optical Optical Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95% Viewfinder Magnification 0.80x 0.82x Video Resolution 1920x1080 (30/25/24p) 1920x1080 (30/25/24p) 1280x720 (60/50p) 1280x720 (60/50p) Microphone Jack No Yes Headphone Jack No No Memory Card Type SD SD Dual Card Slots No No SD UHS Support No UHS-I Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 1/4000 Slowest Shutter Speed 30" 30" Bulb Mode Yes Yes JPEG Buffer Size 15 Unlimited RAW Buffer Size 6 6 Time Lapse No No Built-in Flash Yes Yes Max Flash Sync Speed 1/200 1/200 Startup Time 0.5s 0.9s Built-in Wi-Fi Yes Yes Built-in GPS No No Built- in NFC Yes Yes Bluetooth No No USB Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Environmentally Sealed No No Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 440 shots Battery Included Yes (LP-E10) Yes (LP-E17) Weight 17.1 oz (485g) 19.8 oz (560g) Size 5.1 x 4.0 x 3.1" 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.1" Price Amazon Amazon Release Date 2016 2015
Canon T6i Advantages:
- Sensor – The T6i has a newer sensor with 8 more megapixels, improved sharpness and dynamic range.
- Higher Max ISO – Both native and expanded ISO are 1 stop higher, with slightly lower amounts of noise too
- Auto Focus – The T6i not only has 10 more points, all 19 are cross-type compared to only 1 on the T6. They are faster and more precise.
- 5 vs 3fps – Noticeably faster for sports and wildlife, 5 is the minimum for advanced action photography
- LCD Display – It’s fully articulated with a higher resolution
- Touchscreen – You can zoom in pictures, choose settings and choose your focus point on the display itself
- Microphone Jack – If you need good audio quality, the T6i allows you to plug in an external microphone
- JPEG Buffer – The amount of JPEGs you can take before the buffer fills is unlimited compared to 15
If you’re looking for your first camera or just want to upgrade, the Canon T6i is excellent for the money. After years of being “stuck” with same features in their Rebel line, Canon has finally increased the amount of AF points and decided to go with a higher, 24MP sensor. Owning good lenses is also important when it comes to quality, so check out our best Canon T6i lenses here.
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Canon T6 Advantages:
- Startup Time – Turns on nearly twice as fast (0.5s vs 0.9s)
- Weight & Size – Slightly lighter and smaller
- Battery Life – 60 shots longer battery life
- Less Expensive – With the kit 18-55mm lens, the T6 costs around $300 less
The Canon T6 is a lot cheaper so you can’t expect to see it beat the T6i in many departments. It’s sort of like a cheaper version of the T6i so if you don’t want to pay over $500, it’ll be a great camera to go with.
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Hi there, I am a beginner photographer and currently own a Nikon Coolpix L810- which I am quite happy with, however I am now looking at getting my first dslr camera. I have always thought I would get a Canon Rebel but was curious as to your recommendations. It would mainly be used for outdoor photography (some portrait type photos occasionally) and though I take a majority of close-up photos I would like to have a camera (lens) capable of distance landscape photos as well. What camera and lens would you recommend for this? Thanks!
Hey,
The brand you go with won’t make a difference on the quality of your shots, so you got that covered. For the past 3-4 years, all entry level models are amazing and I still recommend the Nikon D3300 or Canon Rebel SL1 to anyone wanting to start with the best model for the price (the D3300 is my favorite).
I don’t know how much you know about lenses, but we separate them by their “mm” length; 24mm can capture a wider scene than 50mm, while 500mm is for things that are really far away (the most simple explanation).
For starters, I recommend you to get the D3300 with either the 18-55mm kit lens, or the 18-140mm if you’re willing to spend more and know that you like having one, good lens that you can count on in many cases. It’ll be great for at least a few years, and even professional photographers own an all-around zoom lens, because they can cover everything.
To not complicate too much:
– Nikon D3300 is the cheapest, but also better than more expensive models
– Get the 18-55mm or 18-140mm (the latter offers more zoom, and is better for traveling, portraits etc)
– For portraits, low light and highest quality photography, get the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G. Prime lenses (no zoom) offer much better quality, and the f/1.8 (aperture) allows you to really blur the background, making the shot look more professional.
All you need then is an SDHC card, preferrably from SanDisk or Lexar. They’re really cheap, so I recommend you to get either 8 or 16GB cards.
If you have any questions feel free to ask, and good luck!