Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon M6 versus Fujifilm X-T1 IR, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The M6 was manufactured 19 months later than the Fujifilm X-T1 IR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the M6 grades versus the Fujifilm X-T1 IR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 & Fujifilm X-T1 IR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery & Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 offers outside measurements 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-T1 IR has proportions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

See the Canon M6 versus Fujifilm X-T1 IR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M6 against the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 84 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon M6 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer M6 will have an edge in sensor tech.