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Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Newer Model is Canon 6D MII
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the 6D (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm X-A3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6D matches up against the Fujifilm X-A3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Fujifilm X-A3

 6D Fujifilm X-A3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Canon 6D

 Fujifilm X-A3 6D 
AnnouncedAugust 2016February 2013Newer by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 6D and Fujifilm X-A3

 6D Fujifilm X-A3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D features physical dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 6D versus the Fujifilm X-A3.

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and Fujifilm X-A3 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and Fujifilm X-A3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 6D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography advice
63
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography information
69
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery power (1,090 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (410 per charge)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
61
great battery power (1,090 shots)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
great battery life (410 shots)
has focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (1,090 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging features
30
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Canon 6D vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Fujifilm X-A3
 Canon EOS 6DFujifilm X-A3
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 6D Fujifilm X-A3
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-02-12 2016-08-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 77
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Fujifilm X
Available lenses 250 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lb) 339 gr (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,699 $480