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Canon 6D vs Canon T7i

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon 6D vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Replacement is Canon 6D MII
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6i
  • Renewed by Canon T8i
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Canon 6D vs Canon T7i Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon 6D vs Canon T7i, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the T7i (24MP) is relatively well matched but the 6D (Full frame) and T7i (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 6D was announced 5 years before the T7i and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 6D grades against the T7i in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon T7i

 6D T7i 

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 6D

 T7i 6D 
ReleasedFebruary 2017February 2013More recent by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 6D and Canon T7i

 6D T7i 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution

Canon 6D vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D has outer measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Canon T7i has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6D compared to the T7i.

Canon 6D vs Canon T7i size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6D and T7i is 59 and 67 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and T7i.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 6D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon T7i will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older 6D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 6D vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography information
Canon T7i Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography highlights
Canon T7i Street photography highlights
63
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
73
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography factors
Canon T7i Sports photography factors
69
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,090 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
67
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography information
Canon T7i Travel photography information
61
good battery pack (1,090 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
80
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography details
Canon T7i Landscape photography details
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (1,090 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D as a Vlogging camera
Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
30
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS 6DCanon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Also Known as - EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-02-12 2017-02-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 45
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Amount of lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.51x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lbs) 532 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 images 600 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,699 $749