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Canon 6D MII vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon 6D MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Replaced the Canon 6D
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon 6D MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 6D MII and Fujifilm X-E2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The 6D MII was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm X-E2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 6D MII matches up versus the Fujifilm X-E2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Fujifilm X-E2

 6D MII Fujifilm X-E2 
LaunchedJune 2017March 2014Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Canon 6D MII

 Fujifilm X-E2 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Fujifilm X-E2

 6D MII Fujifilm X-E2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution

Canon 6D MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 6D MII offers exterior measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E2 has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 6D MII compared to the Fujifilm X-E2.

Canon 6D MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and Fujifilm X-E2 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and Fujifilm X-E2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6D MII with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will offer extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 6D MII should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 6D MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
84
has manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (40,000)
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 6D MII
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
87
has image stabilization
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D MII
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
78
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
72
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D MII
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
85
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (1,200 shots)
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D MII
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
34
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 6D MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Fujifilm X-E2
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFujifilm X-E2
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 6D Mark II Fujifilm X-E2
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-06-29 2014-03-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 40000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 49
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 250 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765g (1.69 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2862 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,799 $450