• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Canon T6i advantages over Fujifilm X-A7

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 440 vs 270 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More telephoto lens reach
    88 mm vs 68 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens

Fujifilm X-A7 advantages over Canon T6i

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    41 mm vs 77 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    5 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    455g vs 776g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher-res screen
    920k vs 346k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Wider angle kit lens
    23 mm vs 29 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Improved dynamic range over T5i; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC; Touchscreen tilt/swivel LCD.

  • Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No Servo AF in Live View; No 60p video frame rate.

  • Read our Canon T6i Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Canon T6i
Nikon D3400
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $497
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D3400

Fujifilm X-A7
Nikon D3400
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $497
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Nikon D5500

Canon T6i
Nikon D5500
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X-A7
Nikon D5500
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon D5500

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i
Pentax K-3 II
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $830
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Pentax K-3 II

Fujifilm X-A7
Pentax K-3 II
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $830
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Canon T7i

Canon T6i
Canon T7i
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Canon T6i vs Canon T7i

Fujifilm X-A7
Canon T7i
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon T7i

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon T6i
Fujifilm X-A5
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon T6i vs Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A7
Fujifilm X-A5
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Higher-res screen
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Longer video battery life
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A5

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