Canon EOS Rebel T6 (1300D)
Announced March 10, 2016
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Canon EOS Rebel T6 is a lightweight and affordable entry-level DSLR that provides beginners with a straightforward way to capture high-quality images and access a vast lens ecosystem. Although it offers convenient features like built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, the camera relies on dated technology that struggles to keep pace with modern mirrorless and budget competitors.
Weighted from 20 reviewer scores
Pros
- Solid image quality and color reproduction
- Integrated Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity for quick sharing
- Compact, lightweight, and ergonomic design
- Easy-to-use interface and intuitive controls
- Budget-friendly price and strong value
Cons
- Lacks modern features like a touchscreen and articulating display
- Slow autofocus performance, particularly in Live View and video
- Dated sensor and image processing technology
- Limited viewfinder coverage and small size
- No external microphone input
- Launch price $549 (USD)
- Sensor 18MP APS-C CMOS
- Video 1080p 30p
- Stabilization None
What the Reviewers Say
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- DPReview 73/100
The Canon EOS Rebel T6 provides a beginning photographer with good image quality right out of the box.
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A worthwhile buy if your friends are Canon shooters, and you’re on a tight budget.
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The abundance of alternatives to the EOS 1300D / Rebel T6, both DSLR and mirrorless, highlights the need for Canon to keep pace with its competitors if its entry-level DSLRs are to continue to be attractive options for aspiring photographers.
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The notable upgrades, included on the list above, are the built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, the increased LCD resolution and the increased JPEG buffer.
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With the entry level price and built-in Wi-Fi, the Canon EOS 1300D would make an excellent first Digital SLR.
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An entry-level DSLR is always going to be a tricky product to positon within a manufacturer’s range, as there’s only so much tech you can incorporate before it’ll encroach on mid-range models.
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A possible second-hand option for DSLR newbies, but there are better budget options available as well as mirrorless alternatives for a little more.
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Canon's entry-level SLR, the EOS Rebel T6, entices those looking to graduate from smartphone shooting with a trusted brand name, but dated tech means you can do much better.
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The Canon EOS Rebel T6 / EOS 1300D is a great camera for beginners, offering good image quality in a very reasonably priced and easy-to-use package.
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The EOS 1300D is Canon’s latest entry-level DSLR, and slots in as a direct successor to the 1200D that came out in 2014.
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For its target user, it’s a fine camera that’s capable of shooting nice images, and it’s an affordable entry into the ILC market.
- CNET 6.8/10
Once you determine why you want it, you’ll find that there are better, similarly priced options that you probably didn’t consider because they don’t seem as shiny.
- Photo Review 8.9/10
Once again, Canon has produced a compact, lightweight and easy to operate DSLR that effectively targets novice users of all kinds but particularly those looking for better image and movie quality than they can obtain from a digicam or smartphone.
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Not everyone needs an all-singing and -dancing camera, and if the 1300D was straightforward and effective I’d happily give it a big thumbs up. However, there are a few traits that are actively frustrating.
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So what are we left with here? Well, let’s make this clear: the Canon EOS 1300D is in many ways a lovely little camera.
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The Canon Rebel T6 is a lightweight, inexpensive DSLR that delivers top results.
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[T]he Canon EOS Rebel T6 (1300D) isn't a bad little camera, and for beginners it'll be a lot of fun to learn on. If you've never used a DSLR, this is probably one of the best options you can get, especially for just under $550.
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In that case, it's an absolute go ahead because in all probability this one might have a bigger sensor, much bigger a sensor than your compact camera.
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It's very well made, it feels robust, the functionality is very good, it's ideal for somebody who wants to take a photography little further.
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I would say absolutely if you're looking for a solid budget DSLR to get started in photography, especially with the bundle; you'll get two lenses and a camera body capable of shooting very high quality pictures.
