EOS R6 Mark IIvs X-T1
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
Quick take: The eos r6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | X-T1 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 440g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | X-T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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