Providing far greater control than prior versions, the EOS Rebel T6s DSLR Camera from Canon is the first in its class to include a top LCD screen, a Quick Control dial, and a horizontal level, all of which provide a significant improvement over previous models.
This camera also incorporates a high-resolution 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 6 Image Processor into a small and lightweight body, allowing users to capture images in a variety of lighting conditions, from bright sunlight to dim indoor settings, thanks to ISO performance of up to 12,800, which can be increased to 25,600.
Wireless picture and video sharing to social networks and cloud storage are made possible by the APS-C camera’s integrated Wi-Fi and NFC capabilities, which can be accessed through the Camera Connect smartphone application. In addition, NFC allows for quick connection to mobile devices as well as the CS100 Connect Station, which is a great feature.
Canon EOS Rebel T6s: Build and handling
Despite the fact that they are almost identical cameras on the inside, the 750D and 760D have a few minor differences in their appearance. The existence of a secondary (monochrome) LCD screen on the top plate of the 760D is the most visible distinction between the two cameras.
This displays vital information such as the ISO (sensitivity) setting, the battery level, the exposure level, the shutter speed, and the aperture of the camera. It appears to be less significant with a camera that has a vari-angle screen, but it is really more useful and consumes less power than the primary display.
It’s worth noting that the 760D is somewhat taller than the 750D and that the lens is in a different position in relation to the tripod bush. We discovered this after changing between the two cameras on a tripod and discovered that the lens is in a different position relative to the tripod bush.
Despite the fact that compact system cameras have changed our impression of camera size, the 760D is still a very tiny SLR. Although its deep grip is pleasant, when my forefinger is on the shutter release, there is enough room for me to fit my remaining three fingers on the camera’s other three buttons. Those with larger digits may discover that their little finger gets caught between the camera body and the lens.
Canon EOS Rebel T6s: Performance
Some potential purchasers have been attracted to Nikon’s new SLRs by the 24Mp sensors found in their recent SLRs, despite the fact that Canon has been employing an 18-million pixel sensor for what seems like an eternity in its APS-C format SLRs. One of the benefits of having more pixels is that you can capture greater fine detail, at least in principle. The drawback is that there is a greater likelihood of noise being generated.
However, with the Canon 760D and 750D, Canon has done an excellent job at achieving a nice balance between the two. Both cameras are capable of resolving a high degree of information, which is a significant improvement over the 18Mp sensor used by the 700D.
In addition, noise is effectively managed, although it’s worth noting that the 760D’s resolving capability is not nearly as impressive as that of the Nikon D5500, which has a 24MP sensor. It is also a close contender in terms of resolution, with the 20Mp Pentax K-S2 being a close second — and, like the D5500, it is undoubtedly helped by the lack of an anti-aliasing filter covering the sensor.
Canon EOS Rebel T6s: Specifications
| Body type | Compact SLR |
|---|---|
| Body material | Aluminum alloy chassis, composite exterior |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 24 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 25 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Processor | DIGIC 6 |
| Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100-12800 (expandable to 25600) |
| Boosted ISO (maximum) | 25600 |
| White balance presets | 8 |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, normal |
| File format | JPEG (Exif v2.3, DPOF v2.0)Raw (Canon CR2) |
| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus | Contrast Detect (sensor)Phase DetectMulti-areaCenterSelective single-pointTrackingSingleContinuousTouchFace DetectionLive View |
| Autofocus assist lamp | Yes (via flash) |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 19 |
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT-LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure modes | ProgramShutter priorityAperture priorityManualScene Intelligent Auto |
| Scene modes | PortraitLandscapeClose-upSportsKidsFoodCandlelightNight portraitHandheld night sceneHDR backlight control |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/200 sec |
| Drive modes | SingleContinuousSilent single shotSilent continuousSelf-timerContinuous after self-timer |
| Continuous drive | 5.0 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Metering modes | MultiCenter-weightedSpotPartial |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes |
| Videography features | |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Videography notes | Choice of compression (standard, lightweight). HDR movie mode. |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (mini-HDMI) |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Headphone port | No |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n with NFC |
| Remote control | Yes (wired or via smartphone) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | LP-E17 lithium-ion battery @ charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 111 x 78 mm (5.2 x 4.37 x 3.07″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| GPS | None |
Canon EOS Rebel T6s: Verdict
Sensors with 24million pixels have become more popular, and for good reason: they create a pleasing compromise between picture size and file size, as well as between clarity and noise, among other things. As a result of increasing the resolution to 36 million pixels, data tend to fill up memory cards and hard drives a bit too rapidly, putting additional load on computer processing engines.
Because of the necessity to keep noise levels under acceptable bounds, full-frame cameras such as the Sony A7R and Nikon D810 are the only cameras available with 36Mp sensors at the time of writing. Samsung currently holds the record for the highest pixel count in the APS-C format with its NX1 and NX500 cameras, both of which use the same 28-megapixel back-illuminated sensor as the NX1.
Unlike Nikon, which used an anti-aliasing filter on the D5500, and Pentax, which used an anti-aliasing filter on the K-S2, Canon used an anti-aliasing filter on the 760D. For the most part, this allows the D5500 to collect somewhat more information than the K-S2, while the K-S2 can resolve almost as much detail as the 760D in most situations. Nonetheless, the 760D represents a significant improvement over the 700D in this aspect, with details appearing crisp and realistic, particularly in raw files.
When it comes to the company’s first 24Mp sensor, Canon has offered photographers a number of options: it’s available in the EOS M3, the company’s small system camera (CSC), as well as the 750D and 760D, which are both DSLRs. Despite being slightly more expensive than the 750D, the 760D provides several handling advantages over the latter, including a secondary LCD screen on the top plate, a Quick Control dial around the navigation buttons, an electronic level, and a lock on the Mode dial, as well as a different control arrangement.
