Canon EOS Rebel T6 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital X

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T6 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. 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 Kiss Digital X was released 2006. That is a 10 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 Kiss Digital X 2006

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.

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 Kiss Digital X 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 Kiss Digital X has 10,1 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 Kiss Digital X 10,1 MP
10077696 pixels
3888 x 2592

Canon EOS Rebel T6 has a 78 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. 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 Rebel T6 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. Canon EOS Rebel T6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T6 100-6400
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X 100-1600

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 Kiss Digital X

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 Kiss Digital X can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T6 3
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS Rebel T6. Unfortunately Canon EOS Kiss Digital X does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 Kiss Digital X weighs 556 gr (equal to 1.23 lb) which is 15% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T6 and its 485 gr (or 1.07 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T6 485 gr
1.07 lb
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X 556 gr
1.23 lb

Canon EOS Rebel T6 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital X Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T6 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X, 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 Kiss Digital X
Name Canon EOS Rebel T6 Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Release Year 2016 2006
Release Date 2016-03-10 2006-08-24
MSRP 549 USD 799 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
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 3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 18 MP 10,1 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 2
Image
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 1600
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 Kiss Digital X
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
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 9 9
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 Kiss Digital X
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 2.5”
Screen dots 920000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Frames per second 3 fps 3 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 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
No
Remote Control Yes (wired or wireless) Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Rebel T6
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Pack NB-2LH
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 360 shots
Width 129 mm 127 mm
Height 101 mm 94 mm
Depth 78 mm 65 mm
Weight 485 gram 556 gram