Canon EOS Rebel T6s vs Fujifilm X-T20

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Fujifilm X-T20. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Rebel T6s is manufacturered by Canon but Fujifilm X-T20 is from Fujifilm. Both Canon and Fujifilm are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Rebel T6s were released 2015 and Fujifilm X-T20 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
Canon EOS Rebel T6s 2015
Fujifilm X-T20 2017

Type of camera

Canon EOS Rebel T6s is a DSLR camera while Fujifilm X-T20 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel T6s has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm X-T20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-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 **
Canon EOS Rebel T6s 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Fujifilm X-T20 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS Rebel T6s has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm X-T20 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel T6s 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Fujifilm X-T20 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Canon EOS Rebel T6s has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T20. Canon EOS Rebel T6s has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T20 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T6s 100-12800
Fujifilm X-T20 200-12800

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 Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T20

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T6s can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm X-T20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T6s 5
Fujifilm X-T20 8

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Fujifilm X-T20 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 Rebel T6s weighs 565 gr (equal to 1.25 lb) which is 48% heavier than Fujifilm X-T20 and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T6s 565 gr
1.25 lb
Fujifilm X-T20 383 gr
0.84 lb

Canon EOS Rebel T6s vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Fujifilm X-T20, 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
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
Name Canon EOS Rebel T6s Fujifilm X-T20
Manufacturer Canon Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
Release Year 2015 2017
Release Date 2015-02-06 2017-01-19
MSRP 849 USD 899 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 6 X-Processor Pro2
Image
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
ISO Range 100 - 12800 200 - 12800
White Balance Presets 8 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 19 325
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD (RGBW)
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 2360000
Photography features
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
Frames per second 5 fps 8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 5 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Remote Control Yes (wired or via smartphone) Yes (via smartphone, cable release)
GPS No Yes
Optional via Smartphone
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Fujifilm X-T20
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17 lithium-ion battery and charger
NP-W126S lithium-ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots 350 shots
Width 132 mm 118 mm
Height 111 mm 83 mm
Depth 78 mm 41 mm
Weight 565 gram 383 gram