Canon T6 vs Olympus E-M10 II - Compare

Both Canon T6 and Olympus E-M10 II were released in 2016, but the latter is a mirrorless camera so let’s see how they compare and which one is better for the money.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon T6	E-M10 II
Megapixels	18	16.1
Sensor Type	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	Micro Four Thirds
Crop Factor	1.6x	2.0x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	5184 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Micro Four Thirds
ISO	100 - 6,400	200 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	12,800	None
AF Points	9	81 Contrast
Cross-type AF Points	1	0 phase
Continuous Mode	3fps	8fps
LCD	3.0" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	1,037,000 dots
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF (2.36M)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.80x	1.23x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
Microphone Jack	No	No
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	No	UHS-II
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/16000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	60"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	15	28
RAW Buffer Size	6	18
Time Lapse	No	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	0.8s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	No
Battery Life (CIPA)	500 shots	320 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E10)	Yes (BLS-50)
Weight	17.1 oz (485g)	13.8 oz (390g)
Size	5.1 x 4.0 x 3.1"	4.7 x 3.3 x 1.8"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2015

Olympus E-M10 II Advantages:

AA Filter – The E-M10 II has no AA filter which will result in slightly sharper images, mostly visible if printing large

Body Image Stabilization – The E-M10 II has built-in image stabilization that works with every lens, even if that one has no IS technology. Excellent for older lenses or expensive primes.

Higher Max ISO – The native ISO is 2 stops higher

AF Points – 81 AF points versus 9. They’re all contrast based compared to phase-detection on the T6, but they’ll still perform similar when shooting sports or moving subjects

8 vs 3fps – Noticeably faster for sports and wildlife

LCD Display – The LCD screen is articulating, supports touchscreen and has a higher resolution

Focus Peaking – The E-M10 II, like all other mirrorless cameras, can highlight what’s in focus before taking a picture. Excellent if you have bad eye sight or are using manual lenses

Viewfinder – 100% coverage with a higher magnification. This won’t affect your shots, but you’ll see your subjects bigger and better.

Full HD at 60fps – Better for slow motion recordings

UHS-II – Both cameras support SD, but the T6 doesn’t support UHS-I speeds let alone UHS-II, which is the fastest SD cards go right now.

Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/16000 vs 1/4000

Slowest Shutter Speed – 60″ vs 30″, but both cameras have a bulb mode

JPEG Buffer – The amount of JPEGs you can take before the buffer fills is 28 compared to 15

RAW Buffer – 18 versus 6

Time-Lapse

Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200

Size & Weight – The E-M10 II is a lot smaller and lighter

The Olympus E-M10 II is a mirrorless camera with a MFT sensor, which allows it to be so small and light.

Besides the size, its biggest advantages are 8 vs 3fps, built-in stabilization that works for photos and videos, LCD screen that can be moved and the bigger buffer. It doesn’t cost a lot more so if size is very important to you, you’ll love it.

hYou can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.