Canon EOS Rebel T6 vs Canon EOS Rebel T8i

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel T6EOS Rebel T8i
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T5 Canon EOS Rebel T7i
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T7
      MSRP$549.99 (with 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II lens)$749 (body only), $899 (w/18-55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel25.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel24.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      ProcessorDIGIC 4+DIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34566000 x 4000
      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
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoManual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +18 EV-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points945
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points45
      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
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.82x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.51x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm19 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +0.5-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with Custom Function
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane, Electronic 1st curtainElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps7.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 3 fps at 18 MP for up to 6 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 3 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 7.5 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off      		Auto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Flash Range9.20 m at ISO 1004.00 m (with Auto ISO)
      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 multi-flash support (with optional accessory)E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±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 T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      DxO Low Light ISO781
      DxO Color Depth22.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.7
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Movie File FormatMP4MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCMAAC
      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]      		MP4/H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps [120 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesUHD 4K: 3840 x 2160
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      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 wired or wireless (Terminalle with Remote Switch RS-60E3) via wireless remote or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      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 T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Dimensions129 x 101 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.98 x 3.07")131 x 103 x 76 mm (5.16 x 4.06 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.3 x 9.9 x 6.4"
      Package Weight2.405 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Battery PackLP-E10LP-E17
      Battery Life500 shots800 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionCarbon fiber/glass fiber and polycarbonate resinPolycarbonate


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