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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
Portability
55
Imaging
95
Features
85
Overall
91

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Updated by Canon R6 II
Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R6 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the Fujifilm GFX 100S so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R6 scores against the Fujifilm GFX 100S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 R6 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Canon R6

 Fujifilm GFX 100S R6 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1620kClearer display (+740k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Fujifilm GFX 100S

 R6 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2021Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 provides outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Fujifilm GFX 100S has measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the R6 compared to the Fujifilm GFX 100S.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and Fujifilm GFX 100S is 61 and 55 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and Fujifilm GFX 100S.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R6 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give extra detail having an extra 82 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography information
84
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
97
you can focus manually
high MP (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography factors
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography factors
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
heavier than average (900g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography details
Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography details
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (360 CIPA)
91
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (102 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (360 per charge)
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
high MP (102MP)
heavier than average (900g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
low battery life (360 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
93
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging info
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging info
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (900 grams)
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Fujifilm GFX 100S
 Canon EOS R6Fujifilm GFX 100S
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R6 Fujifilm GFX 100S
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2021-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Medium format
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 102MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 11648 x 8736
Highest native ISO 102400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 6072 425
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Fujifilm G
Number of lenses 17 13
Crop factor 1 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 900g (1.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 460 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $2,499 $5,999