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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

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Canon M6

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

Canon M6
$579.00
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Fujifilm GFX 50S

51 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) CMOS Sensor

Fujifilm GFX 50S
$5,499.00
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Mirrorless cameras from Canon and Fujifilm. Canon M6 has a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 51.0MP Medium format sensor.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Canon M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50S before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon M6 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-02-15
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 390g. 112 x 68 x 45 mm
  • Replaced Canon EOS M3 Compare

Fujifilm GFX 50S Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-18
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 102400)
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 3.2″ Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 740g. 148 x 94 x 91 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
Reasons to choose Canon EOS M6 over Fujifilm GFX 50S
Built-in Flash Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Max ISO 25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting 9.0fps vs 3.0fps 6 fps faster
Weight 390 g vs 740 g 350 g lighter
Price $579 vs $5,499 $4,920 cheaper
NFC Connection Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Digital video stabilization Yes vs No Stabilizes your videos in-camera
Reasons to choose Fujifilm GFX 50S over Canon EOS M6
Viewfinder Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution 51 MP vs 24 MP 112% more pixels
Number of Focus Points 117 vs 49 68 more focus points
LCD Screen Size 3.2″ vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution 2.360k dots vs 1.040k dots 126% higher resolution screen
Battery Life 400 shots vs 295 shots 105 more frames with a single charge
Headphone Port Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Sensor Pixel Area 28.40µm2 vs 13.84µm2 105% larger pixel area
Top LCD Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Flash Sync Port Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Storage Slot 2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Common Strengths of Canon EOS M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50S
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 24 MP vs 51 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size 3 vs 3.2″ Large display
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 2.360k dots Higher resolution screens
Microphone Port Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-1 vs UHS-II Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50S
Image Stabilization No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50S. Canon M6 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 36mm narrower, 26mm shorter and 46mm thinner than Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50S.
Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon M6 is significantly lighter (350g ) than the Fujifilm GFX 50S which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Canon M6 has an APS-C sized sensor and Fujifilm GFX 50S has a smaller Medium format sensor, Fujifilm GFX 50S's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Canon M6 lenses.

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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S: Sensor Comparison

Canon M6 has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 7 processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features X Processor Pro processor.

Fujifilm GFX 50S's sensor provides 27MP more than Canon M6's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the M6 and GFX 50S sensor size comparison.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Sensor Size Comparison


As seen above, Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 4.4x Larger sensor area than Canon M6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Canon M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50S Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50S for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon M6 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Canon M6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Canon M6 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 295 shots
Read the details
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
117 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Read the details

Canon M6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
390g
Body Thickness 45mm
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
740g
Body Thickness 91mm
Read the details

Canon M6 for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50S for Landscape Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details


Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon M6 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Canon M6 has an advantage over Fujifilm GFX 50S. There are 20 lenses for Canon M6's Canon EF-M mount, on the other hand there are only 9 lenses for Fujifilm GFX 50S's Fujifilm G lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 4 lenses for Canon EF-M mount and 1 lenses for Fujifilm G mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Canon M6 Lenses # of Fujifilm GFX 50S Lenses
Standard Zoom 1 n/a
Standard Prime 3 1
Wideangle Zoom 2 1
Wideangle Prime 9 3
Telephoto Zoom 1 1
Telephoto Prime 2 3
SuperZoom 1 n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 1 n/a
Macro Prime n/a n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 20 9
Canon M6 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50S, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon M6 and Fujifilm GFX 50S scores compare:

Canon M6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #16 out of 119 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #110 out of 1168 in all Cameras
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 93 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #1 out of 1168 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 50S is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon M6 in all criterias except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon M6. Otherwise, Fujifilm GFX 50S is the better camera overall.

Canon M6
Canon M6
$579.00

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm GFX 50S
$5,499.00

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Canon M6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm GFX 50S
Brand Canon Fujifilm
Announced 2017-02-15 2017-01-18
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Price $579.00 $5,499.00
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C Medium format
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 332.27mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 51 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 117
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm G
Number of Available Lenses 20 9
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3 3.2″
Resolution 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.85
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 390g 740g
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm 148 x 94 x 91mm
Battery Life 295 shots 400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 78 not tested
DxO Color Depth 23.4 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 12.6 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 1317 not tested
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