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Canon 90D vs Canon T6i

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69

Canon 90D vs Canon T6i Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon 80D
Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • Replacement is Canon T7i
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Canon 90D vs Canon T6i Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon 90D vs Canon T6i, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and T6i (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 90D was unveiled 4 years later than the T6i and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 90D scores vs the T6i for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon T6i

 90D T6i 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2015Fresher by 56 months

Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon 90D

 T6i 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Canon T6i

 90D T6i 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 90D vs Canon T6i Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D comes with physical measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Canon T6i has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 90D vs the T6i.

Canon 90D vs Canon T6i size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and T6i is 60 and 66 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Canon T6i top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Canon T6i Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and T6i.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 90D to render extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger 90D is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Canon T6i sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Canon T6i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Canon T6i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography advice
Canon T6i Portrait photography advice
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
79
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D as a Street photography camera
Canon T6i as a Street photography camera
71
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography features
Canon T6i Sports photography features
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,300 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
61
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography info
Canon T6i Travel photography info
78
better than average battery (1,300 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
66
has focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography info
Canon T6i Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,300 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
65
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 90D
Vlogging with Canon T6i
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
no image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Canon T6i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Canon T6i
 Canon EOS 90DCanon EOS Rebel T6i
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Canon EOS Rebel T6i
Also Known as - EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-08-28 2015-02-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 19
Cross type focus points 45 19
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.51x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 pounds) 555 gr (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 919
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs 440 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,199 $749