• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 18.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Fujifilm X-E1 advantages over Canon T6

  • 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.
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 77 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    5.6 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    12 vs 6 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon T6 advantages over Fujifilm X-E1

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Fast startup
    ~0.50 vs 2.4 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 350 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    9 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.27 vs 0.44 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • 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

  • Produces superior image quality that's better than many DSLRs; Handsome and functional camera design recalls classic rangefinder models; Surprisingly good kit lens.

  • Mixed-bag operational performance, with sluggish startup and mediocre autofocus speed and shot-to-shot times; Video quality is only so-so.

  • Read our Fujifilm X-E1 Review

  • Good image quality overall; Good value for money; In-camera Wi-Fi and NFC make light work of image sharing; Decent kit lens; Friendly, approachable design; Good ergonomics; Lots of room to grow in Canon's ecosystem

  • Slow burst shooting with very limited raw buffer; Resolution, dynamic range and high ISO performance trail current rivals; Mediocre autofocus performance; Limited feature set; Very basic movie capture features

  • Read our Canon T6 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-E1
Samsung NX300
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300

Canon T6
Samsung NX300
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6 vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E1
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Canon T6
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • NFC
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Canon T5

Fujifilm X-E1
Canon T5
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Canon T5

Canon T6
Canon T5
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon T6 vs Canon T5

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E1
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Bigger RAW buffer
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Canon T6
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Compared to Canon T7i

Fujifilm X-E1
Canon T7i
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Canon T7i

Canon T6
Canon T7i
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

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