Canon T6i vs Fujifilm X-E1

Following is a extended review of the Canon T6i vs Fujifilm X-E1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6i was announced 24 months after the Fujifilm X-E1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the T6i grades vs the Fujifilm X-E1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & Fujifilm X-E1. The whole galleries are available at Canon T6i Gallery & Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon T6i provides outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E1 has proportions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the T6i compared to the Fujifilm X-E1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6i and Fujifilm X-E1 is 66 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T6i and Fujifilm X-E1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon T6i to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer T6i will have an edge in sensor technology.