T6i and T6s naming question...

[Leadfingers]

So I've noticed that the T6s is, basically, a superior camera to the T6i.

It was always my understanding that the "Ti" was always the high end, in any product line of Rebel bodies.

Can someone tell me where the "s" moniker comes from, and what it means?

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

The s has always been added to a advanced version of the basic model numers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Canon_EOS_digital_cameras


Thus, the Canon 1Ds was a upgrade from the 1D and used FF for the first time in a DSLR. Then, there was the 1D MK II and the 1Ds MK II which was FF, the 1DMK III and the FF 1Ds MK III, so at that time, it indicated a FF model.

The 5Ds is a 5D with a higher resolution FF sensor.

So why a T6s?? Does not fit into the previous naming scheme very well. Its the first non FF non pro model with a "s" suffix.