Canon T4i vs Canon T6s

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Canon T4i vs Canon T6s

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon T6s Review.
How does it shoot? Canon T6s in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6s conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon T5i
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Succeeded by the Canon 77D
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Differences

Canon T4i advantages over Canon T6s

Less expensive
$690 vs $799
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Canon T6s advantages over Canon T4i

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
T6s test data on DxO Mark T4i test data on DxO Mark

915 vs 722 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More cross-type AF points
19 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.27 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
More AF points
19 vs 9
More AF points improve autofocus
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 19 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Pentaprism viewfinder
Neither provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes.
Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
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Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Servo AF in Live View; Quick Control Dial & top-plate LCD screen.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No 60p video frame rate.
Read our Canon T6s Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon T5i

Canon T4i

Canon T5i

$690
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

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Canon T6s

Canon T5i

$619
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T6s vs Canon T5i

Compared to Canon T3i

Canon T4i

Canon T3i

$690
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T3i

Canon T6s

Canon T3i

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels

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Compared to Pentax K-30

Canon T4i

Pentax K-30

$690
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-30

Canon T6s

Pentax K-30

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Canon T4i

Pentax K-5 II

$690
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-5 II

Canon T6s

Pentax K-5 II

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T6s vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Pentax K-70

Canon T4i

Pentax K-70

$690
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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