Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D — Which Is Better?
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Canon · DSLR · 20.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
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Canon · DSLR · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS 7D Mark II and the Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D are APS-C DSLRs sharing the Canon EF-S mount, so one lens collection serves both bodies. The 7D Mark II arrived in 2014 as a larger, faster-shooting body, while the Rebel T6i followed in 2015 as a lighter, more compact alternative. The size and weight gap is substantial: 149 x 112 x 78 mm and 910 g for the 7D Mark II, against 132 x 101 x 78 mm and 555 g for the T6i. That 355 g difference favours the T6i for travel and all-day carrying. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2014 | 2015 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 15, 2014 | February 6, 2015 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 149 x 112 x 78 mm | 132 x 101 x 78 mm |
| Camera weight | 910 g | 555 g |
| Optics | 61/100 | 59/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Rebel T6i is the stronger choice for heavy cropping and large prints, with 24.2 megapixels against 20.2 on the 7D Mark II. Both use APS-C CMOS sensors, so the extra pixels are the practical difference for landscape and detail work. For action, the 7D Mark II is clearly the stronger tool. It shoots at 10 fps versus 5 fps, tracks subjects across 65 autofocus points instead of 19, and offers a shorter 1/8000 second limit against 1/4000 on the T6i. It frames through a pentaprism viewfinder rather than the T6i's pentamirror. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20.2 MP050 | 24.2 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
15 x 22.4 | 14.9 x 22.3 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
10 fps045 | 5 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Dual Digic 6 | Digic 6 |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
160003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
800080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
650300 | 190300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 56/100 | 43/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFull HD recording is shared, so both cameras cover everyday 1080p footage. The 7D Mark II is the better pick for slowing fast action, with a maximum video frame rate of 60 fps against 30 fps on the T6i, giving you smooth half-speed playback after the edit. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MOV, MP4 | MOV |
| Features | 57/100 | 57/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe 7D Mark II is the better prepared body for outdoor and wildlife work. It offers weather sealing and built-in GPS, geotagging every shot automatically, while the T6i has neither. That combination suits field work in changeable conditions. The Rebel T6i answers with a more flexible rear screen. Touch control and a flip-out display make waist-level macro framing and overhead crowd shots far easier. Both share the same 3-inch, 1040000-dot LCD, Wi-Fi and a built-in flash, so review and wireless transfer work the same way on either. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
 Yes | No |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
No |  Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 65/100 | 24/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryA long shoot day favours the 7D Mark II. Its LP-E6N battery is rated for 670 shots, against 440 shots from the T6i's LP-E17. It also offers dual card slots, taking SD alongside Compact Flash, while the T6i has a single SD slot with UHS-I support. Two slots give the 7D Mark II room for a second card on long assignments, which the single-slot T6i cannot match. Neither camera charges over USB, so both need a mains charger between sessions. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Compact Flash | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | No |
| Battery type | LP-E6N | LP-E17 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
670 shots1505000 | 440 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the 7D Mark II for sports, birds and events: its 10 fps burst, 65-point autofocus, weather sealing, GPS and 670-shot battery are built for exactly that work. Its 1/8000 second shutter also handles wide apertures in bright light better than the T6i's 1/4000 limit.
Choose the Rebel T6i for travel and family photography, where its lighter 555 g body, 24.2 megapixel resolution and flip-out touch screen cover everyday shooting. It is the practical pick when burst speed and weather sealing are not priorities.