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Canon SL2 vs Canon T6i

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69

Canon SL2 vs Canon T6i Key Specs

Canon SL2
(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
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Succeeded the Canon 100D
  • Successor is Canon SL3
Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Succeeded the Canon 700D
  • Updated by Canon T7i
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Canon SL2 vs Canon T6i Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SL2 and Canon T6i, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the T6i (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SL2 was released 2 years after the T6i which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SL2 grades vs the T6i with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Canon T6i

 SL2 T6i 
ReleasedJune 2017February 2015More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon SL2

 T6i SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Canon T6i

 SL2 T6i 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon SL2 vs Canon T6i Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SL2 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Canon T6i has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SL2 and the T6i.

Canon SL2 vs Canon T6i size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and T6i is 71 and 66 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Canon T6i top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Canon T6i Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and T6i.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SL2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SL2 vs Canon T6i sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Canon T6i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Canon T6i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography advice
Canon T6i Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography factors
Canon T6i Street photography factors
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography advice
Canon T6i Sports photography advice
69
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
61
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL2
Travel photography with Canon T6i
81
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
66
includes touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (440 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography features
Canon T6i Landscape photography features
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (440 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Vlogging camera
Canon T6i as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
72
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SL2 vs Canon T6i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Canon T6i
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Canon EOS Rebel T6i
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6i
Also called EOS 200D / Kiss X9 EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-06-29 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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 resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points 1 19
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.51x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lb) 555 gr (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 12.0
DXO Low light score 1041 919
Other
Battery life 650 photos 440 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $699 $749