Let’s compare the Canon T6i vs Canon 80D. They both use the same 24MP sensor, but the 80D being more expensive offers quite a few speed improvements.
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 T6i Canon 80D
Megapixels 24.2 24.2
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C APS-C
Crop Factor 1.6x 1.6x
AA Filter Yes Yes
Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization No No
Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
ISO 100 - 12,800 100 - 16,000
Expanded ISO 25,600 25,600
AF Points 19 45
Cross-type AF Points 19 45
Continuous Mode 5fps 7fps
LCD 3.0" - Fully Articulated 3.0" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution 1,040,000 dots 1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen Yes Yes
Focus Peaking No No
Top LCD Display No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical Optical
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.82x 0.95x
Video Resolution 1920x1080 (30/25/24p) 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p
1280x720 (60/50p) 1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack Yes Yes
Headphone Jack No Yes
Memory Card Type SD SD
Dual Card Slots No No
SD UHS Support UHS-I UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed 30" 30"
Bulb Mode Yes Yes
JPEG Buffer Size Unlimited 53
RAW Buffer Size 6 24
Time Lapse No Yes
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/200 1/250
Startup Time 0.9s 0.5s
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 Yes
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots 960 shots
Battery Included Yes (LP-E17) Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)
Weight 19.8 oz (560g) 25.8 oz (730g)
Size 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.1" 5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1"
Price Amazon Amazon
Release Date 2015 2016
Canon T6i Advantages:
- JPEG Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 53. Useful for long bursts.
- Weight – The Canon T6i weighs 170g less.
- Less Expensive – The T6i costs around $600 less
The 53 JPEG buffer is big enough for most people, but if you often shoot action for longer periods you might go over 53. The only other advantage is the lower price, and the T6i is still a good camera despite all these new announcements.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Canon 80D Advantages:
- AF Points – 45 vs 19.
- Cross-type AF Points – 45 vs 19. Cross-type AF Points are much more accurate and faster in low light.
- Continuous mode – 7fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.
- Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.
- Viewfinder Coverage – 98% vs 95%.
- Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.
- Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.
- Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.
- RAW Buffer Size – 24 vs 6.
- Time-Lapse
- Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs /200.
- Environmentally Sealed – The Canon 80D is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.
- Battery Life – 960 shots vs 440 shots.
The 80D gives you a much better AF system with 26 more cross-type points, 2 extra fps, a top LCD display, 1 stop faster max shutter speed, 4x bigger RAW buffer and twice as long battery life. It’s also more protected for shooting in difficult weather conditions (rain, dust etc.).
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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