Canon 6D MII vs Canon T6i
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon T6i Key Specs
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- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Revealed June 2017
- Superseded the Canon 6D
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Launched February 2015
- Other Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Superseded the Canon 700D
- Newer Model is Canon T7i
Canon 6D MII vs Canon T6i Overview
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.
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe 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.
Canon 6D MII vs Canon T6i Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Canon T6i
6D MII | T6i | |||
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Launched | June 2017 | February 2015 | Newer by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon 6D MII
T6i | 6D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Canon T6i
6D MII | T6i | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon 6D MII vs Canon T6i Physical Comparison
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.
Canon 6D MII vs Canon T6i Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon T6i Specifications
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Canon EOS Rebel T6i |
Also called as | - | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-06-29 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 40000 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 19 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | 19 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Available lenses | 250 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.51x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 765 gr (1.69 lbs) | 555 gr (1.22 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 2862 | 919 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 images | 440 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | LP-E17 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $1,799 | $749 |