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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3 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
  • Released February 2017
  • Superseded the Canon M3
  • Replacement is Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
Photography Glossary

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M6 was revealed 6 months after the Fujifilm X-A3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M6 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-A3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 M6 Fujifilm X-A3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm X-A3 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A3

 M6 Fujifilm X-A3 
LaunchedFebruary 2017August 2016Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M6 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M6 compared to the Fujifilm X-A3.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 and Fujifilm X-A3 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and Fujifilm X-A3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (295 shots)
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (410 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
80
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (295 per charge)
88
good battery (410 shots)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (295 shots)
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
80
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A3
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm X-A3
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm X-A3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-02-15 2016-08-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 77
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 sync - 1/180s
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 339g (0.75 pounds)
Physical 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 score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 410 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $679 $480