Clicky

Canon T6i vs Canon T7i

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon T6i vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Newer Model is Canon T7i
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Canon T6i vs Canon T7i Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon T6i vs Canon T7i, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the T7i (24MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The T6i was launched 24 months before the T7i making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the T6i matches up against the T7i when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon T7i

 T6i T7i 

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon T6i

 T7i T6i 
LaunchedFebruary 2017February 2015More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Canon T6i and Canon T7i

 T6i T7i 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon T6i vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon T6i comes with external dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Canon T7i has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Canon T6i vs Canon T7i in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the T6i versus the T7i.

Canon T6i vs Canon T7i size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and T7i is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and T7i.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older T6i will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T6i vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i as a Portrait photography camera
Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography features
Canon T7i Street photography features
71
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography factors
Canon T7i Sports photography factors
61
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography information
Canon T7i Travel photography information
66
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (440 shots)
80
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography advice
Canon T7i Landscape photography advice
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6i
Vlogging with Canon T7i
72
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lack of image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon T6i vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iCanon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Also called EOS 750D / Kiss X8i EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2017-02-15
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 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 area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 19 45
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.51x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 532 grams (1.17 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 600 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $749 $749