Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon 6D and Fujifilm X-T1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was manufactured 14 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-T1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6D scores vs the Fujifilm X-T1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 6D & Fujifilm X-T1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery & Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 6D features outside measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 has sizing of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 6D vs the Fujifilm X-T1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6D and Fujifilm X-T1 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and Fujifilm X-T1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 6D will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 6D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.