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Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70

Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2011
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Old Model is Canon 1000D
  • Refreshed by Canon 1200D
Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Succeeded the Canon 700D
  • Replacement is Canon T7i
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Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and T6i (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1100D was manufactured 4 years earlier than the T6i which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1100D scores against the T6i in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Canon T6i

 1100D T6i 

Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon 1100D

 T6i 1100D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015April 2011Newer by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Canon T6i

 1100D T6i 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1100D provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Canon T6i has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1100D compared to the T6i.

Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and T6i is 67 and 66 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and T6i.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon T6i to deliver greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1100D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography information
Canon T6i Portrait photography information
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Street photography camera
Canon T6i as a Street photography camera
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography highlights
Canon T6i Sports photography highlights
51
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (700 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
61
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography highlights
Canon T6i Travel photography highlights
53
better than average battery pack (700 shots)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (440 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography information
Canon T6i Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (700 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Vlogging camera
Canon T6i as a Vlogging camera
22
has face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
72
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1100D vs Canon T6i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Canon T6i
 Canon EOS 1100DCanon EOS Rebel T6i
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 1100D Canon EOS Rebel T6i
Other name EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-04-13 2015-02-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points 1 19
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.51x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 pounds) 555g (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 71
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 12.0
DXO Low light score 755 919
Other
Battery life 700 images 440 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 LP-E17
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $450 $749