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Summary
The EOS Rebel T6i maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70) maximum resolution of 5184 x 3456 pixels (18 megapixels). The EOS Rebel T6i has a wider ISO range of 100-12800 than 100-6400 ISO range of the Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70). Such ISO numbers allow the camera owner to take better pictures in low light situations. The EOS Rebel T6i has more presets of white balance - 8. This option gives you more control over colour. The EOS Rebel T6i offers more number of focus points than the Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70): 19 vs 9. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The EOS Rebel T6i is equipped with articulated display that will allow you to make great selfie photos. The EOS Rebel T6i display is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 460,000 dots of the Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70) display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The EOS Rebel T6i has a touch screen.
The Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70) battery life is better than the EOS Rebel T6i battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to capture 500 shots with the EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70) and only 440 with the EOS Rebel T6i. The Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70) weighs 480g that is 75g lighter than the weight of the EOS Rebel T6i.
The EOS Rebel T6i has 13 advantages and the Canon EOS 1200D (EOS Rebel T5 / EOS Kiss X70) only 2 so the EOS Rebel T6i will become the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.