Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E1

Its time to look more closely at the Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was announced 6 years after the Fujifilm X-E1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M6 MII scores against the Fujifilm X-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Fujifilm X-E1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII comes with external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E1 has specifications of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M6 MII vs the Fujifilm X-E1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and Fujifilm X-E1 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and Fujifilm X-E1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon M6 MII to give you more detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher M6 MII should have an edge in sensor innovation.