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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase 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
  • Released July 2020
  • Refreshed by Canon R6 II
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was introduced 5 years later than the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R6 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T1 IR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 R6 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
AnnouncedJuly 2020August 2015Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Canon R6

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 R6 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 offers 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) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the R6 and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

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

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R6 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R6 will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer R6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
83
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (360 shots)
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
63
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
low battery life (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography information
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (360 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging info
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
33
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Canon EOS R6Fujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R6 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-09 2015-08-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 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
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 6072 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 17 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
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 silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 440 grams (0.97 pounds)
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 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $2,499 $1,299