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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
84
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1 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
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon M3
  • Later Model is Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M6 was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm X-A1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M6 scores vs the Fujifilm X-A1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 M6 Fujifilm X-A1 
IntroducedFebruary 2017November 2013Newer by 40 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm X-A1 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A1

 M6 Fujifilm X-A1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A1 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M6 and the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 84 and 87 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon M6 to give more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer M6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography information
67
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (295 shots)
54
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography advice
80
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (295 per charge)
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (295 shots)
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging features
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
31
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm X-A1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm X-A1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-02-15 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings - Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $679 $329