Canon EOS 6D vs Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 6D and the Canon EOS Rebel XTi, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS 6D was introduced in February 2013 and Canon EOS Rebel XTi was introduced in October 2006. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS 6D Highlights

      • 20.2 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 4.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi Highlights

      • 10.0 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS 6D
      4. Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel XTi
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS Rebel XTi.

      PROS

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1090 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      •   Weight - 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 62
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)

      Advantage of Canon EOS 6D

      Canon 6D
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 6D over Canon EOS Rebel XTi.

      Canon EOS 6D vs Canon EOS Rebel XTi
      Video Capture vs
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 3888 x 2592
      More Focus Points 11 vs 9
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 230k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 97% vs 95%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.71x vs 0.50x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 2340 vs 664
      Higher DxO Color Depth 23.8 vs 22.1
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 12.1 vs 11.0
      Higher DxO Overall Score 82 vs 62
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Canon 6D II
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      Full Frame

      26.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony HX99
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Fujifilm S2800HD
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon S120
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon P520
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Sony H300
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-T10
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon SX10 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.0 MP

      Leica C-Lux
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      Canon Rebel XTi
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel XTi over Canon EOS 6D.

      Canon EOS 6D vs Canon EOS Rebel XTi
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/180 sec vs 1/200 sec
      Lighter 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz) vs 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS Rebel XTi.

      Canon Rebel XT
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      APS-C

      8 MP

      Canon Rebel XSi
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Canon Rebel XS
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      APS-C

      10.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T2i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7 IV
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      Full Frame

      33.0 MP

      Pentax K-3 III Monochrome
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      APS-C

      25.73 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6000
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS Rebel XTi
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS Rebel XTi
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points119
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS 6D has a 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Canon EOS Rebel XTi has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 6D has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderCanon EOS Rebel XTi has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. Canon EOS 6D has 97% coverage with 0.71x magnification and Canon EOS Rebel XTi has 95% coverage with 0.80x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 6D features a 20.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode. Canon EOS Rebel XTi features a 10.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.2 x 14.8 mm and a total area of 219 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS 6D is equipped with DIGIC 5+ processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Canon EOS Rebel XTi can take pictures up to 3888 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2816 x 1880, 1936 x 1288 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS 6D has Canon EF lens mount and Canon EOS Rebel XTi has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Canon EOS 6D its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Canon EOS Rebel XTi its crop factor is equal to 1.6x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS 6D it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS Rebel XTi nothing can be done. On Canon EOS Rebel XTi it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS 6D nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS 6D has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS 6D has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS 6D comes with LP-E6 battery pack with battery life of 1090 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS 6D has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon EOS Rebel XTi has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS Rebel XTi have Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane. shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS 6D, and up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel XTi. Canon EOS 6D can shoot continuously up to 4.5 fps. Canon EOS Rebel XTi can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Both cameras have Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with Canon EOS 6D having 11 (1 cross-type) focusing points and from -3 to +18 EV detection range and with Canon EOS Rebel XTi having 9 focusing points. and Canon EOS 6D having from -3 to +18 EV detection range.


      Exposure

      Both cameras' exposure metering ranges from +1 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Canon EOS 6D and ±2 EV range on Canon EOS Rebel XTi. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS 6D and exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS Rebel XTi.


      Flash

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash. Canon EOS 6D has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Canon EOS 6D and 1/200 sec on Canon EOS Rebel XTi.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS 6D body has dimensions of 145 x 111 x 71 mm (5.71 x 4.37 x 2.8") and Canon EOS Rebel XTi body has dimensions of 127 x 94 x 65 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.56"). Canon EOS 6D weighs 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz) and Canon EOS Rebel XTi weighs 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz).

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      145 mm

      111 mm

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      127 mm

      94 mm

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      71 mm

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      65 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS Rebel XTi for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      GOOD
      70
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.5 fps
      •   Long Battery Life - 1090 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.5 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1090 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      52
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      GOOD
      81
      •   Large Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
      GOOD
      77
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1090 shots
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS 6D and Canon EOS Rebel XTi and give them scores of 71 and 55 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      55

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      GOOD
      73
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 62

      Photo

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      GOOD
      82
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS 6D

      Canon EOS Rebel XTi

      GOOD
      71
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1090 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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