Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Nikon D5100

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS Rebel T6iD5100
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5000
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T6s Nikon D5200
      MSRP$749/£599/€799 (body only), $899/£689/€899 (with 18-55 STM lens), $1099 (with 18-135 STM lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.6 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel16.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      ProcessorDIGIC 6EXPEED 2
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions3696 x 2448, 2464 x 1632
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Focusing SystemDual 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 AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points191
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.51x0.52x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-1.7 to +0.7
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IIAuto aperture: Available with SB-910/SB-900/SB-800 and CPU lens
      Distance priority manual: Available with SB-910, SB-900 and SB-700
      i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      Non-TTL auto: Supported flash units include SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-28, SB-27, and SB-22S
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 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 Lock
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      DxO Low Light ISO9191183
      DxO Color Depth22.723.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.013.6
      DxO Overall Score7180
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Movie File FormatMP4MOV
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/30 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Dimensions132 x 101 x 78 mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 3.07")128 x 97 x 79 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.11")
      Weight (inc. batteries)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.65 x 5.95"12.9 x 6.8 x 5.2"
      Package Weight2.585 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Battery PackLP-E17EN-EL14
      Battery Life440 shots660 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T6i Nikon D5100
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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