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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon M3
  • Replacement is Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T3
Photography Glossary

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-T2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The M6 was revealed 8 months later than the Fujifilm X-T2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M6 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 M6 Fujifilm X-T2 
LaunchedFebruary 2017July 2016Fresher by 8 months
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm X-T2 M6 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-T2

 M6 Fujifilm X-T2 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M6 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm X-T2 has sizing of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-T2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M6 versus the Fujifilm X-T2.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and Fujifilm X-T2 is 84 and 76 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and Fujifilm X-T2.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer M6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
75
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
66
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery power (295 CIPA)
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography factors
80
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (295 per charge)
63
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
bad battery (340 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography highlights
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (295 per charge)
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging features
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
33
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm X-T2
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm X-T2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-02-15 2016-07-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 7 X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
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 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
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 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 507g (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Storage slots Single 2
Launch price $679 $1,600