Which camera to get

[blkeck007]

I bought my wife a Powershot SX510 HS awhile back and I would like to upgrade her to a better camera as she is getting better with her photography. I am thinking about getting the EOS Rebel T6i or T6s. I would like to hear feedback on this.

She really loves the Wifi built in the camera.

[cicopo]

I've never owned a Rebel series body but here's a thread by a VERY serious bird photographer who has just about every body or L series lens Canon produces & knows how to use them. He's been testing a T6s lately.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1364487/0

[ebiggs1]

"I am thinking about getting the EOS Rebel T6i or T6s"

Right off the sensor size is worth the upgrade, if she does any amout of cropping.  Next you are going to enter into the world of Canon EF or EF-S lenses.  Warning, this will just be the beginning if she is truly interested.  The accessories are limitless.

When I had a business going I had five Rebels and they worked great.  Personally I would get her the T6i.

[blkeck007]

thanks for the feedback!

[theandies]

Being a photo buff for a long time and a "point and shoot" photographer since the digital age dawned I finally step up to a DSLR.  I bought a T6i and all I can say is WOW!  What a difference it makes.  I recommed it highly for an introduction into the DSLR world.  I bought the T6i because it's the latest and greatest with WiFi capabilities.  If WiFi is not a priority (and a smaller sensor and last generation image processing chip) the the T5 would be a good choice and a little cheaper.

Advantages of the Canon T6i vs. T5i

T6i on the left.

Better color depth

22.7 bits vs 21.7 bits

Distinguishes 1 more bits of color

More dynamic range

12 EV vs 11.2 EV

1.6 f-stops more dynamic range

Lower noise at high ISO

919 ISO vs 681 ISO

The T6i has a slight edge (0.4 f-stops) in low-noise, high-ISO performance

Better image quality

71.0 vs 61.0

Around 20% better image quality

Significantly higher true resolution

24 MP vs 17.9 MP

Capture more than 30% more detail in your photos

Significantly more cross-type focus points

19 vs 9

Grab focus in difficult situations

Better maximum light sensitivity

25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO

The T6i's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better

More focus points

19 vs 9

Set focus accurately within the frame

Slightly thinner

3.1" vs 3.1"

Almost the same

Slightly lighter

555 g vs 580 g

Almost the same

Advantages of the Canon T5i vs. T6i

T5i on the left

Larger viewfinder

0.53x vs 0.51x

Around 10% larger viewfinder

Significantly cheaper

$471.00 vs $749.00

Link to read more

[blkeck007]

Thanks for the pro and cons, the T6i sounds real good, I know she loves the WiFi.

Thanks again!

[RobertTheFat]

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@theandies wrote:

Being a photo buff for a long time and a "point and shoot" photographer since the digital age dawned I finally step up to a DSLR.  I bought a T6i and all I can say is WOW!  What a difference it makes.  I recommed it highly for an introduction into the DSLR world.  I bought the T6i because it's the latest and greatest with WiFi capabilities.  If WiFi is not a priority (and a smaller sensor and last generation image processing chip) the the T5 would be a good choice and a little cheaper. ...

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I don't think you're right about the sensor size. The T6i has more pixels, and therefore higher resolution, but I think the sensors are the same size on the two cameras. There are both good and bad aspects to cramming more pixels onto a sensor of a given size.

[ebiggs1]

Yes all Rebels have the same size sensor, APS-C.  But they have differing  pixel count.

The Rebel T6i and T6s have slightly higher density sensors than even the new 5Ds  (3.7µm vs. 4.14µm), but the density difference is not big and a camera is a sum of its parts.  Not a single spec.

[theandies]

You're right Bob.  I ment pixle count not actual sensor size.  My bad.