Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M6 was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm X-T1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M6 grades versus the Fujifilm X-T1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 and Fujifilm X-T1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 has proportions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M6 compared to the Fujifilm X-T1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and Fujifilm X-T1 is 84 and 79 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and Fujifilm X-T1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon M6 to provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.