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Canon R6 vs Canon T6i

Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69

Canon R6 vs Canon T6i Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Updated by Canon R6 II
Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Replacement is Canon T7i
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Canon R6 vs Canon T6i Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon R6 versus Canon T6i, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the T6i (24MP) is pretty close but the R6 (Full frame) and T6i (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R6 was brought out 5 years after the T6i which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R6 grades vs the T6i in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon T6i

 R6 T6i 
RevealedJuly 2020February 2015Newer by 66 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon R6

 T6i R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Canon T6i

 R6 T6i 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Canon T6i Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R6 has external dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Canon T6i has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R6 versus Canon T6i in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the R6 compared to the T6i.

Canon R6 vs Canon T6i size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and T6i is 61 and 66 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Canon T6i top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Canon T6i Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and T6i.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R6 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon T6i will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher R6 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Canon T6i sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Canon T6i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Canon T6i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography advice
Canon T6i Portrait photography advice
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography highlights
Canon T6i Street photography highlights
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
Canon T6i as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (360 per charge)
61
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography advice
Canon T6i Travel photography advice
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (360 shots)
66
includes touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (440 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography features
Canon T6i Landscape photography features
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (360 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging info
Canon T6i Vlogging info
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
72
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Canon T6i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Canon T6i
 Canon EOS R6Canon EOS Rebel T6i
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
Otherwise known as - EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-07-09 2015-02-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 6072 19
Cross focus points - 19
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Canon EF/EF-S
Amount of lenses 17 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.51x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 555g (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 919
Other
Battery life 360 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH LP-E17
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $2,499 $749