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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2S front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2S 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
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon M3
  • New Model is Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E3
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon M6 versus Fujifilm X-E2S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 was manufactured 14 months later than the Fujifilm X-E2S which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M6 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-E2S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 M6 Fujifilm X-E2S 
RevealedFebruary 2017January 2016Fresher by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm X-E2S M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E2S

 M6 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E2S has measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Examine the Canon M6 versus Fujifilm X-E2S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M6 vs the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and Fujifilm X-E2S is 84 and 85 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2S top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and Fujifilm X-E2S.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon M6 to give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer M6 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2S sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
66
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (295 per charge)
70
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (295 per charge)
72
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography highlights
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (295 per charge)
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging factors
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
35
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E2S
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm X-E2S
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm X-E2S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-02-15 2016-01-15
Body design 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 surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 77
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Physical 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 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $679 $599