Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Canon EOS 6D Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T1 IR is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 6D Mark II is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR were released 2015 and Canon EOS 6D Mark II was released 2017. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 2015
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 2017

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T1 IR is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 6D Mark II has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160

Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a 62 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T1 IR. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T1 IR. Canon EOS 6D Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Fujifilm X-T1 IR has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 200-6400
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 100-40000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T1 IR can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 6D Mark II can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 8
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 6,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Canon EOS 6D Mark II can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 gr (equal to 1.69 lb) which is 74% heavier than Fujifilm X-T1 IR and its 440 gr (or 0.97 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 440 gr
0.97 lb
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 765 gr
1.69 lb

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Canon EOS 6D Mark II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Name Fujifilm X-T1 IR Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Release Year 2015 2017
Release Date 2015-08-03 2017-06-29
MSRP 1699 USD 1999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 6240 x 4160 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 26 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 7
Image
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 40000
White Balance Presets 8 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 45
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.16× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Frames per second 8 fps 6,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 8 meters N/A
External Flash No Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Geotagging / Wireless communication (Image transfer) / View & Obtain Images / Remote camer
Yes
Built-In 802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth
Remote Control Optional through RR-90 (remote release, not included)
Yes (wired, wireless or smartphone)
GPS Yes
Optional via Smartphone
Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 1200 shots
Width 129 mm 144 mm
Height 90 mm 111 mm
Depth 47 mm 75 mm
Weight 440 gram 765 gram