Canon T6i vs Olympus E-PL8

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Canon T6i vs Olympus E-PL8

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

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Canon T7i
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Succeeded by the Olympus E-PL9
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Differences

Canon T6i advantages over Olympus E-PL8

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Olympus E-PL8 advantages over Canon T6i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Thinner
38 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
487g vs 776g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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 panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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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.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus E-PL8, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

Nikon D3400

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Olympus E-PL8

Nikon D3400

$599
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Nikon D5500

Canon T6i

Nikon D5500

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

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Olympus E-PL8

Nikon D5500

$599
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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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

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Olympus E-PL8

Pentax K-3 II

$599
4/3

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$830
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Canon T6i

Panasonic GX85

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T6i vs Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-PL8

Panasonic GX85

$599
4/3

Longer stills battery life
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

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Compared to Canon T7i

Canon T6i

Canon T7i

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$700
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

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Olympus E-PL8

Canon T7i

$599
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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