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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
84
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5 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
  • Announced February 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon M3
  • Replacement is Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M6 versus Fujifilm X-A5, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M6 was announced 11 months prior to the Fujifilm X-A5 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M6 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M6 Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm X-A5 M6 
RevealedJanuary 2018February 2017Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A5

 M6 Fujifilm X-A5 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon M6 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A5 has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M6 against the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and Fujifilm X-A5 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged M6 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography features
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
66
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 per charge)
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
80
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (295 shots)
88
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 shots)
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging details
80
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
81
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm X-A5
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm X-A5
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-02-15 2018-01-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
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 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 91
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 361 grams (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $679 $500