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Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon M6
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon M6 MII versus Fujifilm X-E2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was released 5 years later than the Fujifilm X-E2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M6 MII grades versus the Fujifilm X-E2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Fujifilm X-E2

 M6 MII Fujifilm X-E2 
IntroducedAugust 2019March 2014More recent by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Canon M6 MII

 Fujifilm X-E2 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Fujifilm X-E2

 M6 MII Fujifilm X-E2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII has got external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E2 has proportions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check the Canon M6 MII versus Fujifilm X-E2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M6 MII vs the Fujifilm X-E2.

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and Fujifilm X-E2 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and Fujifilm X-E2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon M6 MII to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher M6 MII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
83
you can focus manually
excellent MP (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography info
71
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
excellent MP (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (305 CIPA)
69
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
74
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
excellent MP (33MP)
has built in flash
low battery power (305 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
excellent MP (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (305 CIPA)
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Fujifilm X-E2
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIFujifilm X-E2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Fujifilm X-E2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2014-03-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408 grams (0.90 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $849 $450