Canon took an interesting approach when it introduced the two newest cameras in its consumer-friendly Rebel SLR family. The EOS 750D and the EOS 760D are, from an imaging and performance standpoint, identical. But the 750D comes in at a lower price point and makes some ergonomic sacrifices to do so.
It's a solid performer, and certainly a big update, but we think it's worth spending a little bit extra on the 760D. If your budget is tight, however, read on to better understand the differences between the two models.
Although they've got different controls, the 750D and the 760D share the same dimensions and weight — 10.1-by-13.2-by-7.8cm (HWD) and 544-gms without a lens. The 750D puts its mode dial and power switch on the right side of the top plate, and omits the lock that prevents it from accidentally turning.
Its placement makes the top plate a bit more busy than that of the T6s (which has a monochrome information LCD on the right side of its top plate), and makes the three top control buttons (which adjust the active focus area, ISO, and toggle the rear LCD) a little less comfortable to access.
The display button isn't present on the 760D; it uses an eye sensor to automatically disable the rear LCD when you bring the camera up to your eye. You'll have to do that manually with the 750D, or deal with the light from the LCD shining in your eye as you frame a shot. The 750D does automatically dim the rear display when you press the shutter button to activate the autofocus system, which is a definite plus.
The other big change in controls is the 750D's lack of a rear control dial. In the past that's been a feature reserved for more expensive Canon cameras, but the 760D has one. It's used to adjust the aperture when shooting in full manual mode, and exposure compensation in other modes.
The 750D requires you to hold a button on the rear of the camera and turn the control dial on the top plate at the same time in order to make those adjustments. Aside from that, the cameras handle equally well and share the same menu system, Wi-Fi functionality, and vari-angle touch-screen LCD.
The 750D is available as a body only, with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, or with an EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. The 760D sells as a body only or with the 18-135mm; there's no 18-55mm kit option.
The 750D and the 760D use the same autofocus system, 24-megapixel sensor, and image processor. I tested both cameras in the lab and, unsurprisingly, they are true equals in terms of focus performance and image quality. There is one small difference in the Live View focus system; the T6i cannot track a subject when shooting still images using the rear LCD.
The differences between the 750D and the 760D may be minor, but I recommend spending the extra cash to get the 760D. Its dual-dial control layout lends itself to a more pleasant, comfortable shooting experience, and I appreciate the sensor that disables the rear LCD when you bring the camera to your eye.
