Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M5 III

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon T6i versus Olympus E-M5 III, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is very similar but the T6i (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The T6i was announced 5 years before the E-M5 III and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the T6i grades versus the E-M5 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The whole galleries are available at Canon T6i Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon T6i provides outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 III has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Canon T6i versus Olympus E-M5 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the T6i against the E-M5 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and E-M5 III is 66 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and E-M5 III.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T6i using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon T6i will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older T6i is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.