Canon EOS Rebel T7i vs Canon EOS Rebel T6s

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS Rebel T7i and the Canon EOS Rebel T6s, 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 Rebel T7i was introduced in February 2017 and Canon EOS Rebel T6s was introduced in February 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 45 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 19 Focus Points (19 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      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 Rebel T7i and Canon EOS Rebel T6s.

      PROS

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Weight - 532 g (1.17 lb / 18.77 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   -0.5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   19 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)

      Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel T7i over Canon EOS Rebel T6s.

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i vs Canon EOS Rebel T6s
      Cheaper $749 (body only), $899 (w/18-55 F4-5.6 IS STM lens), $1299 (w/18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens) vs $849/£649/£859 (body only), $1199 (with 18-135mm STM lens)
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 12,800
      Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 25,600
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Lower Min AF Detection -3 EV vs -0.5 EV
      More Focus Points 45 vs 19
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Interval Recording vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 532 g (1.17 lb / 18.77 oz) vs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 600 shots vs 440 shots

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      Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel T6s over Canon EOS Rebel T7i.

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i vs Canon EOS Rebel T6s
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs

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      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 Rebel T7i Canon EOS Rebel T6s
        Cheap$749 (body only), $899 (w/18-55 F4-5.6 IS STM lens), $1299 (w/18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens)$849/£649/£859 (body only), $1199 (with 18-135mm STM lens)
        Video Capture
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        Webcam Functionality
        HDMI Output Mini
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS Rebel T7i Canon EOS Rebel T6s
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life600 shots440 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Canon EOS Rebel T6s have 3.0" Fully Articulated screens with 1,040k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Canon EOS Rebel T6s with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinders. They both have 95% coverage and 0.82x (0.51x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Canon EOS Rebel T6s features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 222 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      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 Rebel T7i is equipped with DIGIC 7 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Canon EOS Rebel T6s is equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) 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 Rebel T7i it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS Rebel T6s nothing can be done. On Canon EOS Rebel T6s it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS Rebel T7i nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Canon EOS Rebel T6s) 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.
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      Bluetooth on Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      NFC

      Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS Rebel T7i has an HDMI and Canon EOS Rebel T6s has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Canon EOS Rebel T6s come with LP-E17 battery pack with battery life of 600 shots on Canon EOS Rebel T7i and with battery life of 440 shots on Canon EOS Rebel T6s.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel T7i, and up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel T6s. Canon EOS Rebel T7i can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Canon EOS Rebel T6s can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Both cameras have Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with Canon EOS Rebel T7i having 45 focusing points and from -3 to +18 EV detection range and with Canon EOS Rebel T6s having 19 (19 cross-type) focusing points and from -0.5 to +18 EV detection range. and Canon EOS Rebel T7i having from -3 to +18 EV detection range and Canon EOS Rebel T6s having from -0.5 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. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS Rebel T7i and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS Rebel T6s.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i body has dimensions of 131 x 100 x 76 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 2.99") and Canon EOS Rebel T6s body has dimensions of 132 x 101 x 78 mm (5.20 x 3.98 x 3.07"). Canon EOS Rebel T7i weighs 532 g (1.17 lb / 18.77 oz) and Canon EOS Rebel T6s weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz).

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      131 mm

      100 mm

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      132 mm

      101 mm

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      100 mm

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      76 mm

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      78 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Canon EOS Rebel T6s 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 Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      GOOD
      71
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      75
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      GOOD
      74
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   19 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   19 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      GOOD
      83
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      83
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   19 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      GOOD
      84
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 532 g (1.17 lb / 18.77 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   19 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 532 g (1.17 lb / 18.77 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Canon EOS Rebel T6s and give both of them the score of 72 out of 100. 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 Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      OVERALL
      72
      OVERALL
      72

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70

      Photo

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      BAD
      32
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      32
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   -0.5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   19 Focus Points
      •   19 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS Rebel T7i

      Canon EOS Rebel T6s

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 532 g (1.17 lb / 18.77 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots


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

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