Reproduction in whole or part in any form or medium without specific written permission is prohibited. If your budget can stretch to the 750D, its advanced features and functionality make it worth the extra outlay.

The chassis structure is all-plastic rather than magnesium alloy, but it feels very solid with no flex or squeaks. Its high 1040k-dot resolution makes it easy to check for accurate focus, and image reviewing is further helped by superb colour and contrast accuracy. The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox!For users looking to purchase their first DSLR camera, the EOS Rebel T6i (750D outside of the US) camera prioritizes affordability, without sacrificing basic SLR performance attributes like quick shutter response, and compatibility with Canon’s impressive line of interchangeable lenses and accessories.

Other annoyances include the viewfinder’s 95% frame coverage which is beaten by the rival Pentax K-S2, and this also offers weather sealing, in-camera image stabilisation and a higher maximum sensor sensitivity than the 750D.The idea of Canon’s stepping motor technology (STM) is to ensure fast focusing while eliminating any nasty whirring noises that can disturb audio recording. Also known as the PEN Lite, the EPL7 boasts a 3 inch 180-degree tilting LCD display, full 1080p HD movies, and an extensive range of creative filters. There’s no option to double tap an image during playback to review it at 100% however, and I found there to be a fraction of a second delay before an image is rendered at full quality when zooming in and flicking through to the next image.

Canon's Hybrid CMOS AF III system (with Face detection, Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi and FlexiZone-Single modes) is available with the Rebel T6i / 750D when using Live View. The procedure is much simpler if you own an NFC-enabled smart device, as you’ll be able to simply tap it against the camera to create a connection.Once connected to a smartphone, you’ll be able to view and download images remotely, with a full resolution, high quality JPEG image transferring in around eight seconds. Despite having a higher pixel count than the 700D, the 750D’s 24-million-pixel APS-C CMOS sensor provides the same standard sensitivity range of 100-12,800, with an extended ISO 25,600 setting also available. The control layout is also almost identical to the previous camera's, making the upgrade very smooth.