Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon M6 MII versus Fujifilm X-A1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was unveiled 5 years later than the Fujifilm X-A1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M6 MII scores vs the Fujifilm X-A1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 Mark II & Fujifilm X-A1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery & Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII features outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A1 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Canon M6 MII versus Fujifilm X-A1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the M6 MII against the Fujifilm X-A1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and Fujifilm X-A1 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and Fujifilm X-A1.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon M6 MII to resolve greater detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern M6 MII should have an edge in sensor tech.