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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm X-A2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M6 was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-A2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M6 scores against the Fujifilm X-A2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 M6 Fujifilm X-A2 
LaunchedFebruary 2017January 2015Fresher by 26 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm X-A2 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A2

 M6 Fujifilm X-A2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 provides outside dimensions 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-A2 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M6 compared to the Fujifilm X-A2.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and Fujifilm X-A2 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and Fujifilm X-A2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon M6 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger M6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A2 as a Sports photography camera
66
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (295 shots)
58
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography information
80
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (295 per charge)
78
better than average battery (410 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (295 shots)
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging advice
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A2
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm X-A2
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm X-A2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-02-15 2015-01-14
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 resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 5.6 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 410 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $679 $370