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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Newer Model is Canon R6 II
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The R6 was brought out 6 years after the Fujifilm X-T1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the R6 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 R6 Fujifilm X-T1 
IntroducedJuly 2020April 2014More modern by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Canon R6

 Fujifilm X-T1 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T1

 R6 Fujifilm X-T1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon R6 enjoys external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T1 has specifications of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the R6 versus the Fujifilm X-T1.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and Fujifilm X-T1 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and Fujifilm X-T1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R6 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R6 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger R6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography advice
84
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography information
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
66
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
63
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
33
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T1
 Canon EOS R6Fujifilm X-T1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R6 Fujifilm X-T1
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2014-04-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 102400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 6072 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Available lenses 17 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 440 grams (0.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots Two Single
Cost at release $2,499 $1,300