Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M10 III
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Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Superseded the Canon 700D
- Replacement is Canon T7i
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Announced August 2017
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV

Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Canon T6i versus Olympus E-M10 III, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

The T6i was announced 3 years prior to the E-M10 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the T6i scores against the E-M10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M10 III Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T6i Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Olympus E-M10 III
T6i | E-M10 III | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Canon T6i
E-M10 III | T6i | |||
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Announced | August 2017 | ![]() | February 2015 | Newer by 31 months |
Common features in the Canon T6i and Olympus E-M10 III
T6i | E-M10 III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Compare the Canon T6i versus Olympus E-M10 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the T6i against the E-M10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and E-M10 III is 66 and 80 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and E-M10 III.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T6i using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon T6i will provide more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged T6i will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III |
Also referred to as | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2017-08-31 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 121 |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 326 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 8.6fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555 grams (1.22 pounds) | 410 grams (0.90 pounds) |
Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 919 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 images | 330 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $749 | $650 |