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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm X-A7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A7 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
  • Launched February 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M6 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A7 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M6 matches up against the Fujifilm X-A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M6 Fujifilm X-A7 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm X-A7 M6 
RevealedSeptember 2019February 2017More modern by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1040kSharper display (+1720k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A7

 M6 Fujifilm X-A7 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A7 has proportions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M6 against the Fujifilm X-A7.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and Fujifilm X-A7 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and Fujifilm X-A7.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged M6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A7 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
66
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery (295 CIPA)
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography advice
80
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery (295 CIPA)
88
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery (295 CIPA)
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging details
80
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-A7
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm X-A7
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm X-A7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-02-15 2019-09-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,760 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 320 grams (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $679 $700