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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Superseded the Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2018
Photography Glossary

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The M6 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm GFX 50R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M6 matches up against the Fujifilm GFX 50R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 M6 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm GFX 50R M6 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2017More modern by 19 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R

 M6 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R has proportions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M6 versus the Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R is 84 and 59 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M6 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give extra detail due to its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
91
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography details
Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography details
66
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (295 per charge)
70
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography factors
80
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (295 shots)
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (295 shots)
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50R
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm GFX 50R
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm GFX 50R
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-02-15 2018-09-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 X Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 51MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 117
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm G
Available lenses 23 12
Focal length multiplier 1.6 0.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.97x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 360s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 775 gr (1.71 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-T125
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single 2
Cost at launch $679 $4,499