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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
84
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
78
Overall
71

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E3 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
  • Older Model is Canon M3
  • Refreshed by Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M6 was introduced 6 months prior to the Fujifilm X-E3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M6 grades against the Fujifilm X-E3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 M6 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm X-E3 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E3

 M6 Fujifilm X-E3 
LaunchedFebruary 2017September 2017Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E3 has dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M6 vs the Fujifilm X-E3.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 84 and 85 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and Fujifilm X-E3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography features
79
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography information
66
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 CIPA)
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography info
80
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (295 shots)
77
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 shots)
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
no image stabilization
37
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E3
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm X-E3
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm X-E3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-02-15 2017-09-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 7 EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
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 speed 9.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 337g (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $679 $700