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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Portability
84
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm X-E1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E1 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
  • Launched February 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 was revealed 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-E1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the M6 scores against the Fujifilm X-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 M6 Fujifilm X-E1 
IntroducedFebruary 2017February 2013More recent by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm X-E1 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E1

 M6 Fujifilm X-E1 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 has got 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) and the Fujifilm X-E1 has dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M6 compared to the Fujifilm X-E1.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 84 and 85 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and Fujifilm X-E1.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon M6 to give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher M6 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography details
67
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (295 CIPA)
49
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E1
80
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (295 CIPA)
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (295 per charge)
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging information
80
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E1
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm X-E1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm X-E1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-02-15 2013-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $679 $600