Canon EOS Rebel T6 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T6 and Canon EOS M6 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS Rebel T6 were released 2016 and Canon EOS M6 Mark II was released 2019. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 2016 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 2019 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS Rebel T6 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS Rebel T6 has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M6 Mark II has 33 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
33 MP
32294400 pixels 6960 x 4640 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a 80 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel T6. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T6. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel T6 has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 100-6400 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M6 Mark II belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T6
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T6 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M6 Mark II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 3 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 14 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T6 and Canon EOS M6 Mark II can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS Rebel T6 weighs 485 gr (equal to 1.07 lb) which is 19% heavier than Canon EOS M6 Mark II and its 408 gr (or 0.9 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 | 485 gr 1.07 lb |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 408 gr 0.9 lb |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T6 and Canon EOS M6 Mark II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Name | Canon EOS Rebel T6 | Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Release Year | 2016 | 2019 |
Release Date | 2016-03-10 | 2019-08-28 |
MSRP | 549 USD | 849 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 6960 x 4640 pixels |
Megapixels | 18 MP | 33 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 4+ | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
ISO Range | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 143 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 920000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) | |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 0 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Frames per second | 3 fps | 14 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 9 meters | 5 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (wired or wireless) | Yes (wireless or smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Rebel T6 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
|
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 shots | 305 shots |
Width | 129 mm | 120 mm |
Height | 101 mm | 70 mm |
Depth | 78 mm | 49 mm |
Weight | 485 gram | 408 gram |