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Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-A2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
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Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was manufactured 4 years after the Fujifilm X-A2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M6 MII scores vs the Fujifilm X-A2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Fujifilm X-A2

 M6 MII Fujifilm X-A2 
AnnouncedAugust 2019January 2015Newer by 57 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Canon M6 MII

 Fujifilm X-A2 M6 MII 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Fujifilm X-A2

 M6 MII Fujifilm X-A2 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A2 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M6 MII against the Fujifilm X-A2.

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and Fujifilm X-A2 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and Fujifilm X-A2.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon M6 MII to give more detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer M6 MII is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography info
83
focusing manually
great MP (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography advice
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
72
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
great MP (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography factors
74
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great MP (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
78
great battery life (410 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6 MII
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
great MP (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
37
touchscreen
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Fujifilm X-A2
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIFujifilm X-A2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Fujifilm X-A2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2015-01-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 5.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408 grams (0.90 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $849 $370