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Canon M6 vs Canon T7i

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon M6 vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Replaced the Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
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Canon M6 vs Canon T7i Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon M6 versus Canon T7i, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the T7i (24MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 was brought out at a similar time to the T7i and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the M6 scores against the T7i for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Canon T7i

 M6 T7i 

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon M6

 T7i M6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M6 and Canon T7i

 M6 T7i 
RevealedFebruary 2017February 2017Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M6 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Canon T7i has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M6 versus Canon T7i in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the M6 against the T7i.

Canon M6 vs Canon T7i size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and T7i is 84 and 67 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and T7i.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon M6 vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography advice
Canon T7i Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography info
Canon T7i Street photography info
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography advice
Canon T7i Sports photography advice
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (295 per charge)
66
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography information
Canon T7i Travel photography information
80
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (295 shots)
80
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (295 per charge)
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 as a Vlogging camera
Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
80
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS M6Canon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Also Known as - EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2017-02-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 23 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.51x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 532g (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 600 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $679 $749