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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 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
  • Launched July 2020
  • New Model is Canon R6 II
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T3
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) is fairly similar but the R6 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The R6 was revealed 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-T2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R6 grades vs the Fujifilm X-T2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 R6 Fujifilm X-T2 
IntroducedJuly 2020July 2016More recent by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon R6

 Fujifilm X-T2 R6 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T2

 R6 Fujifilm X-T2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R6 enjoys outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the R6 compared to the Fujifilm X-T2.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and Fujifilm X-T2 is 61 and 76 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and Fujifilm X-T2.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R6 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T2 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger R6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography highlights
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography factors
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery (360 per charge)
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography advice
67
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (360 per charge)
63
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography information
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (360 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging info
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
33
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS R6Fujifilm X-T2
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R6 Fujifilm X-T2
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2016-07-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 6072 325
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Available lenses 17 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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) 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 507 gr (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $2,499 $1,600