Fujifilm X-A1 vs Canon T6s

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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Canon T6s

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A1.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon T6s Review.
How does it shoot? Canon T6s in the real world.
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Compare Canon T6s image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6s conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A2
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Succeeded by the Canon 77D
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Differences

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Canon T6s

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.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
39 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
5.6 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon T6s advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 76 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
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
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

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-A1 First Shots

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Servo AF in Live View; Quick Control Dial & top-plate LCD screen.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No 60p video frame rate.
Read our Canon T6s Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Canon T6s

Sony NEX-3N

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX1100

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
More pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100

Canon T6s

Samsung NX1100

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T6s vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Canon T6s

Sony NEX-5T

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to Pentax K-70

Fujifilm X-A1

Pentax K-70

$450
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70

Compared to Canon 77D

Fujifilm X-A1

Canon 77D

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$550
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Canon 77D

Canon T6s

Canon 77D

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

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