Canon EOS Rebel T6 vs Canon EOS 100D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T6 and Canon EOS 100D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

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.

** 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS Rebel T6 has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 100D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Canon EOS 100D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T6. Canon EOS 100D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS Rebel T6 has 100 to 6400.

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.

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 100D

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 100D can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.

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 100D 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 100D and its 407 gr (or 0.9 lb).

Canon EOS Rebel T6 vs Canon EOS 100D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T6 and Canon EOS 100D, 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 100D
Name	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS 100D
Manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS 100D
Release Year	2016	2013
Release Date	2016-03-10	2013-03-21
MSRP	549 USD	799 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS 100D
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS 100D
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	5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels	18 MP	18 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 4+	DIGIC 5
Image	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS 100D
ISO Range	100 - 6400	100 - 12800
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 100D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	9	7
Lens Mount	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S 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 100D
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	920000	1040000
Touch screen	No	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)	0.87×
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	0
Photography features	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS 100D
Frames per second	3 fps	4 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	9 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Partial	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS 100D
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	1280 x 720
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS 100D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS 100D
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Yes (wired or wireless)	Yes (RC-6)
GPS	No	Yes Optional
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS 100D
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	500 shots	380 shots
Width	129 mm	117 mm
Height	101 mm	91 mm
Depth	78 mm	69 mm
Weight	485 gram	407 gram