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Canon R6 vs Canon T7i

Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon R6 vs Canon T7i 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Successor is Canon R6 II
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Renewed by Canon T8i
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Canon R6 vs Canon T7i Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon R6 vs Canon T7i, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the T7i (24MP) is pretty well matched but the R6 (Full frame) and T7i (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The R6 was launched 3 years after the T7i which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the R6 matches up vs the T7i in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon T7i

 R6 T7i 
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2017Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon R6

 T7i R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Canon T7i

 R6 T7i 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 features outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Canon T7i has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R6 vs Canon T7i in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R6 compared to the T7i.

Canon R6 vs Canon T7i size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and T7i is 61 and 67 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and T7i.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon T7i will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer R6 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography information
Canon T7i Portrait photography information
83
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
73
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6
Sports photography with Canon T7i
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery (360 shots)
66
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6
Travel photography with Canon T7i
67
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (360 CIPA)
80
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery (360 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging info
Canon T7i Vlogging info
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS R6Canon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Alternative name - EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-07-09 2017-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X DIGIC 7
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
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 6072 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 17 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.51x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 532 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 600 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at release $2,499 $749