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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
84
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2 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
  • Old Model is Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon M6 versus Fujifilm X-E2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm X-E2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M6 grades against the Fujifilm X-E2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 M6 Fujifilm X-E2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017March 2014More modern by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm X-E2 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E2

 M6 Fujifilm X-E2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 provides 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) and the Fujifilm X-E2 has measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M6 versus the Fujifilm X-E2.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and Fujifilm X-E2 is 84 and 85 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and Fujifilm X-E2.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon M6 to give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent M6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
67
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery (295 per charge)
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography details
80
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery (295 shots)
72
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery (295 shots)
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging details
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
34
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E2
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm X-E2
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm X-E2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-02-15 2014-03-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $679 $450