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Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M6 MII was revealed 20 months later than the Fujifilm X-A5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M6 MII scores versus the Fujifilm X-A5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M6 MII Fujifilm X-A5 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2018Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon M6 MII

 Fujifilm X-A5 M6 MII 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Fujifilm X-A5

 M6 MII Fujifilm X-A5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M6 MII comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A5 has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check the Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M6 MII versus the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and Fujifilm X-A5 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon M6 MII to give you extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern M6 MII provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography advice
81
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography details
72
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (450 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography highlights
74
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (305 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
88
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (305 per charge)
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
37
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIFujifilm X-A5
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Fujifilm X-A5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2018-01-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 91
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408 grams (0.90 pounds) 361 grams (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 shots 450 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $849 $500