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Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Newer Model is Canon 6D MII
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
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Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon 6D and Fujifilm X-T1 IR, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 6D matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T1 IR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 6D Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Canon 6D

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 6D 
AnnouncedAugust 2015February 2013Fresher by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 6D and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 6D Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 6D comes with exterior measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has sizing of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 6D versus the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

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

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 6D will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 6D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography information
63
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
75
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography highlights
69
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (1,090 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography factors
61
better than average battery pack (1,090 shots)
environment proof
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (1,090 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging factors
30
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Canon EOS 6DFujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 6D Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-12 2015-08-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Fujifilm X
Available lenses 250 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 pounds) 440 grams (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,699 $1,299