Canon EOS Rebel SL2 vs Canon EOS Rebel T6

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel SL2EOS Rebel T6
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel T7
      MSRP$549 (body only), $699 (w/18-55mm F4-5.6 lens)$549.99 (with 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel18.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      ProcessorDIGIC 7DIGIC 4+
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFManual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV0 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixedFixed
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.54x0.50x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2.5 to +0.5
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with Custom Function
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled focal-planeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane, Electronic 1st curtain
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 3 fps at 18 MP for up to 6 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Auto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Flash Range9.80 m at ISO 1009.20 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock
      In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
      Manual AE lock
      In the P, Tv, Av and M modes, enabled with the AE lock button. (Press again to update.)
      Possible with all metering modes
      Auto AE Lock: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved.
      Manual: By AE lock button in P, Tv and Av modes
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      DxO Low Light ISO1041781
      DxO Color Depth23.622.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.411.7
      DxO Overall Score7966
      Video Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Movie File FormatMP4
      MOV for Time-lapse
      MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AACLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.9750/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [4 to 26 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps [3 to 9 Mbps]
      H.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [46 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [46 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/30 fps [11 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via wireless remote or smartphone wired or wireless (Terminalle with Remote Switch RS-60E3)
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Dimensions122 x 93 x 70 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 2.76")129 x 101 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.98 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.65 x 5.9"
      Package Weight2.57 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Battery PackLP-E17LP-E10
      Battery Life650 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionCarbon fiber/glass fiber and polycarbonate resin


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