Clicky

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Replacement is Canon R6 II
Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon R6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) boast totally different sensor sizes.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The R6 was introduced 22 months after the Fujifilm GFX 50R which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the R6 matches up against the Fujifilm GFX 50R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 R6 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
IntroducedJuly 2020September 2018More modern by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Canon R6

 Fujifilm GFX 50R R6 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1620kSharper screen (+740k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R

 R6 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 has got outside dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Fujifilm GFX 50R has measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs).

Look at the Canon R6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the R6 vs the Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R is 61 and 59 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R6 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will give extra detail using its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent R6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography info
84
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
91
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
73
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
no image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography factors
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
70
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography features
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (360 shots)
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
33
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R
 Canon EOS R6Fujifilm GFX 50R
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R6 Fujifilm GFX 50R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2018-09-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X X Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Medium format
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 102400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 6072 117
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm G
Number of lenses 17 12
Focal length multiplier 1 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.97x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 360 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 775g (1.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-T125
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $2,499 $4,499