• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon T6i advantages over Ricoh GR III

  • Less expensive
    $599 vs $897*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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 200 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
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.8 fps vs 4.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    4.8 fps vs 4.1 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Ricoh GR III advantages over Canon T6i

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 77 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Optional anti-aliasing filter
    Optional vs Fixed
    Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
  • Longer exposure
    1200 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    9 vs 6 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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.

  • 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

Ricoh GR III
Nikon D3400
  • $1221
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $497
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III 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

Ricoh GR III
Nikon D5500
  • $1221
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Ricoh GR III 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

Ricoh GR III
Pentax K-3 II
  • $1221
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup
  • $830
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Sony A68

Canon T6i
Sony A68
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Sony A68

Ricoh GR III
Sony A68
  • $1221
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A68

Compared to Canon T6

Canon T6i
Canon T6
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon T6i vs Canon T6

Ricoh GR III
Canon T6
  • $1221
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon T6

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