Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery and Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
R6 | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |||
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Introduced | July 2020 | ![]() | September 2018 | More modern by 22 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Canon R6
Fujifilm GFX 50R | R6 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1620k | Sharper screen (+740k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R6 and Fujifilm GFX 50R
R6 | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Specifications
Canon EOS R6 | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |
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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 |