Canon T6s vs Canon T8i

Its time to look more closely at the Canon T6s versus Canon T8i, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the T6s (24MP) and the T8i (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6s was unveiled 6 years before the T8i and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the T6s grades vs the T8i with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6s & Canon EOS Rebel T8i. The full galleries are provided at Canon T6s Gallery & Canon T8i Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T6s has got physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Canon T8i has specifications of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the T6s versus the T8i.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6s and T8i is 66 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6s and T8i.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older T6s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.