Canon S100 vs Canon T6i

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Canon S100 vs Canon T6i

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon S100 Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon T6i Review.
How does it shoot? Canon T6i in the real world.
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Compare Canon T6i image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6i conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon S110
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Succeeded by the Canon T7i
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Differences

Canon S100 advantages over Canon T6i

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
26 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon T6i advantages over Canon S100

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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.
T6i test data on DxO Mark S100 test data on DxO Mark

919 vs 153 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
1040k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.57 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Slimmer than past models; 12-megapixel resolution sensor improves on image quality across ISO range; Video includes 1080p, autofocus, and zoom during recording; HDR mode works well.
Costs $30 more; Slight buzz when zooming while recording video; Grip isn't as useful as it could be; Slow autofocus.
Read our Canon S100 Review

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Improved dynamic range over T5i; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC; Touchscreen tilt/swivel LCD.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No Servo AF in Live View; No 60p video frame rate.
Read our Canon T6i Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Canon S100

Nikon D3400

$429
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in GPS

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon S100 vs Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

Nikon D3400

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Canon S95

Canon S100

Canon S95

$429
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

$428
1/1.7 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon S100 vs Canon S95

Canon T6i

Canon S95

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$428
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Canon T6i vs Canon S95

Compared to Canon S110

Canon S100

Canon S110

$429
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS

$249
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon S100 vs Canon S110

Canon T6i

Canon S110

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$249
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon T6i vs Canon S110

Compared to Leica C

Canon S100

Leica C

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon S100 vs Leica C

Canon T6i

Leica C

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon T6i vs Leica C

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Canon S100

Pentax K-3 II

$429
1/1.7 inch

Internal flash
Integrated ND filter

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon S100 vs Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Pentax K-3 II

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