Canon T6i vs Canon 70D Comparison

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24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon T6i vs Canon 70D Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing T6i and 70D, two DSLR cameras by Canon. Canon EOS Rebel T6i is a Entry-Level DSLR class camera and Canon EOS 70D is a Advanced DSLR class camera.

Canon T6i was introduced to the market in February 2015 and Canon 70D was launched in October 2013. There is 15 months difference between T6i and 70D so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger T6i, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon T6i and Canon 70D before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon T6i Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-02-06

24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)

Canon EF/EF-S Mount

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder

5.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

555g. 132 x 101 x 78 mm

Also known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i

Canon 70D Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-10-31

20MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)

Canon EF/EF-S Mount

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder

7.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

755g. 139 x 104 x 79 mm

Weather-sealed Body

Replaced Canon EOS 60D Compare

Canon T6i was replaced by Canon EOS Rebel T6s. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon EOS Rebel T6s vs Canon EOS Rebel T6i (EOS 750D / Kiss X8i)
Canon EOS Rebel T6s vs Canon EOS 70D

Canon 70D was replaced by Canon EOS 80D. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon EOS 80D vs Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS 80D vs Canon EOS Rebel T6i (EOS 750D / Kiss X8i)

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon T6i and Canon 70D compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Canon EOS Rebel T6i over Canon EOS 70D

Image Processor	DIGIC 6 vs Digic 5+	More Capable Processor
Sensor Resolution	24 MP vs 20 MP	19% more pixels
Weight	555 g vs 755 g	200 g lighter
Color Depth	22.7 vs 22.5	higher color depth
Dynamic Range	12.0 vs 11.6	higher dynamic range
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function	Yes vs No	Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker	Yes vs No	Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light

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Reasons to choose Canon EOS 70D over Canon EOS Rebel T6i

Viewfinder Magnif.	0.6x vs 0.51x	Larger Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	98% vs 95%	More accurate viewfinder
Max Mech. Shutter	1/8000s vs 1/4000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	7.0fps vs 5.0fps	2 fps faster
Battery Life	920 shots vs 440 shots	480 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Low Light ISO	926 vs 919	better High ISO performance
Sensor Pixel Area	16.91µm2 vs 13.84µm2	22% larger pixel area
Top LCD	Yes vs No	Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range	±3 EV vs ±2 EV	Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Optical Viewfinder Type	Pentaprism vs Pentamirror	Pentaprism Viewfinders are brighter than Pentamirror type
AF Micro Adjustment (Fine Tune)	Yes vs No	Adjust each lens for more accurate focusing
Shutter Life Expectancy	150000 cycles vs 100000 cycles	Longer use without changing the shutter mechanism

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Common Strengths of Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Canon EOS 70D

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	24 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High quality audio recording option
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs Yes	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Canon EOS 70D

In-body Image Stabilization	No vs No	No Built-in stabilization

Canon T6i vs Canon 70D: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon T6i and Canon 70D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon T6i has external dimensions of 132 x 101 x 78 mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 3.07″) and weighs 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz) (including batteries). Canon 70D has external dimensions of 139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.11 x 3.09″) and weighs 755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon T6i and the Canon 70D. Canon T6i is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Canon 70D.

Comparison image of the Canon T6i and the Canon 70D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon T6i and Canon 70D.

Comparison image of the Canon T6i and the Canon 70D Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon T6i and Canon 70D.

Top View Comparison image of the Canon T6i and the the Canon 70D Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon T6i is significantly lighter (200g ) than the Canon 70D which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Canon T6i and Canon 70D have the same Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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70D

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Thickness Comparison

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T6i

70D

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the 70D, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the T6i.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon T6i and Canon 70D's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Both cameras feature Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfies and video.

Canon T6i vs Canon 70D: Sensor Comparison

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 70D has a 20.0MP APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 5+ processor.

Below you can see the T6i and 70D sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon T6i and Canon 70D Cameras

Canon T6i and Canon 70D have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Both Canon T6i and Canon 70D 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, 3 points higher than 70D.

Model	Overall	Color Depth	Dynamic Range	Low-light ISO
Canon T6i	71	22.7 bits	12.0 Evs	919 ISO
Canon 70D	68	22.5 bits	11.6 Evs	926 ISO

Canon T6i vs Canon 70D Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?

The number of available lenses is a big deciding factor when choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Canon T6i and Canon 70D have the same Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and currently there are 333 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 113 lenses with Image stabilization for Canon EF/EF-S mount.

Lens Type	# of Canon T6i Lenses	# of Canon 70D Lenses
Standard Zoom	40	40
Standard Prime	21	21
Wideangle Zoom	37	37
Wideangle Prime	51	51
Telephoto Zoom	59	59
Telephoto Prime	44	44
SuperZoom	28	28
Wideangle Fisheye Prime	7	7
Macro Prime	28	28
Perspective Control Prime	16	16
Telephoto Mirror Prime	1	1
TOTAL	333	333

Here are some of the most popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses for the T6i and the 70D

	Coverage	Weight	Focusing	Street Price
Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM	35mm FF	670gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM	35mm FF	630gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III	35mm FF	480gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM	35mm FF	1385gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM	35mm FF	1490gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM	35mm FF	159gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II	35mm FF	250gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III	35mm FF	175gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo

What types of Photography are Canon T6i and Canon 70D Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Canon T6i and Canon 70D for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon T6i for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 70D for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon T6i for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon 70D for Street Photography

GOOD

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Canon T6i for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon 70D for Sports Photography

GOOD

Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Anti Flicker feature
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
19 Cross Type Focus sensors
19 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
19 Cross Type Focus sensors
19 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 920 shots
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
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Canon T6i for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 70D for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Large Body
555g
Body Thickness 78mm
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Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
755g
Body Thickness 79mm
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Canon T6i for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 70D for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Canon T6i vs Canon 70D: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon T6i and Canon 70D, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon T6i and Canon 70D scores compare:

Canon T6i

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #14 out of 80 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #202 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Canon 70D

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #36 out of 95 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #186 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Canon 70D has a higher Overall Score than the Canon T6i and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon 70D vs Canon T6i Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS 70D
Brand	Canon	Canon
Announced	2015-02-06	2013-10-31
Body Type	Compact SLR	Mid-size SLR
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	APS-C	APS-C
Dimensions	22.3 x 14.9 mm	22.5 x 15 mm
Area	332.27mm²	337.50mm²
Megapixels	24 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	6000 x 4000	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	25600 ISO	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	19	19
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF/EF-S
Number of Available Lenses	333	333
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	98%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.51x	0.6x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	No	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	12.00 m (at ISO 100)	12.00 m
Max Flash Sync	1/200s	1/250s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	5.0 fps	7.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	555g	755g
Dimensions	132 x 101 x 78mm	139 x 104 x 79mm
Battery Life	440 shots	920 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	71	68
DxO Color Depth	22.7	22.5
DxO Dynamic Range	12.0	11.6
DxO Low Light ISO	919	926
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