Canon 550D vs Canon T6i

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 550D versus Canon T6i, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and T6i (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 550D was announced 5 years before the T6i and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 550D matches up versus the T6i with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 550D & Canon EOS Rebel T6i. The whole galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery & Canon T6i Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 550D has got outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Canon T6i has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 550D and the T6i.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 550D and T6i is 70 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550D and T6i.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon T6i to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 550D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.