Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M5 III

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Canon T6i vs Olympus E-M5 III

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

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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Succeeded by the Canon T7i
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Differences

Canon T6i advantages over Olympus E-M5 III

Less expensive
$599 vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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 310 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Olympus E-M5 III 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
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
49 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.51x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
23 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

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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 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

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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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Improved image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance for a modern MFT sensor; Very fast AF; Excellent image stabilization; 4K video recording; Weather-sealed build quality.
Below average battery life; Small size can be awkward with long, heavy lenses; One SD card slot.
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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

Olympus E-M5 III

Nikon D3400

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Nikon D3400

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

Olympus E-M5 III

Nikon D5500

$924
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-M5 III 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

Olympus E-M5 III

Pentax K-3 II

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$830
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Olympus E-M5 III 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

Olympus E-M5 III

Canon T7i

$924
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Canon T7i

Compared to Panasonic G100

Canon T6i

Panasonic G100

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
NFC

$597
4/3

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon T6i vs Panasonic G100

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic G100

$924
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$597
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100

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