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Canon 500D vs Canon T6

Portability
70
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56
Canon EOS 500D front
 
Canon EOS T6 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Canon 500D vs Canon T6 Key Specs

Canon 500D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Announced June 2009
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
  • Superseded the Canon 450D
  • Updated by Canon 550D
Canon T6
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched March 2016
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
  • Replaced the Canon 1200D
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Canon 500D vs Canon T6 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 500D versus Canon T6, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the T6 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 500D was brought out 7 years before the T6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the 500D matches up against the T6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Canon T6

 500D T6 

Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Canon 500D

 T6 500D 
LaunchedMarch 2016June 2009Newer by 82 months

Common features in the Canon 500D and Canon T6

 500D T6 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon 500D vs Canon T6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 500D has got external measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Canon T6 has specifications of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 500D versus Canon T6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 500D vs the T6.

Canon 500D vs Canon T6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 500D and T6 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Canon 500D vs Canon T6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 500D vs Canon T6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 500D and T6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon T6 to produce more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 500D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 500D vs Canon T6 sensor size comparison

Canon 500D vs Canon T6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 500D vs Canon T6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 500D Portrait photography factors
Canon T6 Portrait photography factors
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 500D
Street photography with Canon T6
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 500D
Sports photography with Canon T6
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
59
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 500D Travel photography information
Canon T6 Travel photography information
54
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (440 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 500D Landscape photography advice
Canon T6 Landscape photography advice
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (440 per charge)
no Timelapse function
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 500D
Vlogging with Canon T6
27
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
27
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Canon 500D vs Canon T6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 500D and Canon T6
 Canon EOS 500DCanon EOS T6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 500D Canon EOS T6
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 EOS Rebel 1300D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-06-08 2016-03-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4752 x 3168 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Amount of lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 9.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520 grams (1.15 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.7
DXO Low light score 663 781
Other
Battery life 440 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E5 LP-E10
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $650 $549