Canon 6D MII vs Canon T6i

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon 6D MII and Canon T6i, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 6D MII (26MP) and the T6i (24MP) is pretty similar but the 6D MII (Full frame) and T6i (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6D MII was announced 2 years after the T6i which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 6D MII matches up against the T6i in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon EOS Rebel T6i. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Canon T6i Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 6D MII comes with exterior dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Canon T6i has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Look at the Canon 6D MII and Canon T6i in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 6D MII versus the T6i.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and T6i is 59 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and T6i.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6D MII with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 6D MII will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern 6D MII will have an advantage in sensor tech.