Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs Canon EOS Rebel T6

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel T2iEOS Rebel T6
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T7
      MSRP$549.99 (with 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel18.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      ProcessorDIGIC 4DIGIC 4+
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34565184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 17283456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoManual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV0 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed, Precision MatteFixed
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T2i 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 T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color liquid-crystal LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.54x0.50x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +0.5
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview buttonEnabled with Custom Function
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical 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 Shooting3.7 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 T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off      		Auto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Flash Range13.00 m9.20 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless 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 T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture 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 ±2 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: 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 T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      DxO Low Light ISO807781
      DxO Color Depth22.022.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.611.7
      DxO Overall Score6666
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.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]
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5/RC-6 wired or wireless (Terminalle with Remote Switch RS-60E3)
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Dimensions129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")129 x 101 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.98 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Battery PackLP-E8LP-E10
      Battery Life470 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T6
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiberCarbon fiber/glass fiber and polycarbonate resin


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