Canon T6i vs Fujifilm X-T2

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Canon T6i vs Fujifilm X-T2

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

Go in depth with our full Canon T6i Review.
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Compare Canon T6i image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6i conclusion.

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T2 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-T2.
Compare Fujifilm X-T2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T2 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon T7i
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T3
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Differences

Canon T6i advantages over Fujifilm X-T2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$599 vs $1100
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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 340 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 32 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T2 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
Thinner
49 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.77x vs 0.51x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
13.7 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
13.7 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (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

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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 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
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

Excellent image quality from both JPEGs and RAW files; Superb high ISO performance; Very fast hybrid AF; Robust weather sealing; Dual UHS-II card slots; 4K video.
Precise manual focus is tricky with fly-by-wire focusing; Battery life is only decent; Video quality still not on par with competing cameras.
Read our Fujifilm X-T2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

Nikon D3400

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D3400

Fujifilm X-T2

Nikon D3400

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Canon T6i

Olympus E-M1 II

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1324
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T2

Olympus E-M1 II

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1324
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Nikon D5500

Canon T6i

Nikon D5500

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$597
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X-T2

Nikon D5500

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D5500

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Pentax K-3 II

Fujifilm X-T2

Pentax K-3 II

$999
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Canon T7i

Canon T6i

Canon T7i

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$700
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Canon T6i vs Canon T7i

Fujifilm X-T2

Canon T7i

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon T7i

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