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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost 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
  • Announced July 2020
  • Replacement is Canon R6 II
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) is pretty similar but the R6 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was revealed 3 years later than the Fujifilm X-T20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R6 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 R6 Fujifilm X-T20 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2017Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k920kCrisper screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Canon R6

 Fujifilm X-T20 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T20

 R6 Fujifilm X-T20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 has got outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T20 has measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R6 vs the Fujifilm X-T20.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R6 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T20 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
84
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography highlights
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (360 shots)
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (360 per charge)
76
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging highlights
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
36
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Canon EOS R6Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R6 Fujifilm X-T20
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2017-01-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 6072 325
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 17 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at release $2,499 $900