Canon T6i has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor. On the other hand, Canon 4000D has a 18.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 4+ processor.
Canon T6i's sensor provides 6MP more than Canon 4000D's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the T6i and 4000D sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon T6i and Canon 4000D Cameras
Canon T6i and Canon 4000D have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon 4000D has 33% larger pixel area (18.54µm2 vs 13.84µm2) compared to Canon T6i, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Canon T6i and Canon 4000D sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, T6i has scored 71, 8 points higher than 4000D.
| Model |
Overall |
Color Depth |
Dynamic Range |
Low-light ISO |
|
Canon T6i |
71 |
22.7 bits |
12.0 Evs |
919 ISO |
|
Canon 4000D |
63 |
21.9 bits |
11.4 Evs |
695 ISO |