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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon M6 II Comparison

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Fujifilm X-A5

24 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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

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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon M6 MII Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Mirrorless cameras from Fujifilm and Canon. Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced to market in January 2018 and Canon M6 MII was launched in August 2019. There is 19 months difference between X-A5 and M6 II so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger M6 II, especially in sensor tech.

Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Fujifilm X-A5 has a 24.0 MP and Canon M6 MII has a 33.0 MP resolution.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-01-31
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 12800 ( expands to 100-51200)
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 361g. 117 x 68 x 40 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm X-A3 Compare

Canon M6 MII Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-08-28
  • 33MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 14.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 408g. 120 x 70 x 49 mm
  • Replaced Canon EOS M6 Compare

Fujifilm X-A5 was replaced by Fujifilm X-A7. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-A5 over Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Max Elect. Shutter
1/32000s vs 1/16000s faster electronic shutter
Battery Life
450 shots vs 305 shots 145 more frames with a single charge
Weight
361 g vs 408 g 47 g lighter
Flash Coverage
5.7m vs 4.6m 1.1m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
15.37µm2 vs 10.29µm2 49% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Canon EOS M6 Mark II over Fujifilm X-A5
Max Sensor Resolution
33 MP vs 24 MP 37% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
143 vs 91 52 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
14.0fps vs 6.0fps 8 fps faster
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light

Common Strengths of Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
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 33 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High 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
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon EOS M6 Mark II
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon M6 MII: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X-A5 has external dimensions of 117 x 68 x 40 mm (4.61 x 2.68 x 1.57″) and weighs 361 g (0.80 lb / 12.73 oz) (including batteries). Canon M6 MII has external dimensions of 120 x 70 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.76 x 1.93″) and weighs 408 g (0.90 lb / 14.39 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII. Fujifilm X-A5 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Canon M6 MII.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon M6 MII Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon M6 MII Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII.
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon M6 MII Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X-A5 is 47g lighter than the Canon M6 MII but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

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 both Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Fujifilm X-A5 nor Canon EOS M6 Mark II provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon M6 MII: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon M6 MII has a 33.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 8 processor.

Canon M6 MII's sensor provides 9MP more than Fujifilm X-A5'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 X-A5 and M6 II sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon M6 MII Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X-A5 has a 1.1x Larger sensor area than Canon M6 MII. 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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon M6 MII 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 Fujifilm X-A5 has an advantage over Canon M6 MII. There are 58 lenses for Fujifilm X-A5's Fujifilm X mount, on the other hand there are only 23 lenses for Canon M6 MII's Canon EF-M 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 14 lenses for Fujifilm X mount and 5 lenses for Canon EF-M mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Fujifilm X-A5 Lenses # of Canon M6 MII Lenses
Standard Zoom 6 1
Standard Prime 14 4
Wideangle Zoom 3 2
Wideangle Prime 18 10
Telephoto Zoom 6 1
Telephoto Prime 5 3
SuperZoom 1 1
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 1 1
Macro Prime 2 n/a
Perspective Control Prime 2 n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 58 23

What types of Photography are Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII 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.

Fujifilm X-A5 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon M6 MII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 33.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon M6 MII for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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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
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Fujifilm X-A5 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon M6 MII for Sports Photography

GOOD
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
91 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
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Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
143 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm X-A5 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon M6 MII for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
361g
Body Thickness 40mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
408g
Body Thickness 49mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X-A5 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon M6 MII for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 33.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon M6 MII: 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 Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII, 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 Fujifilm X-A5 and Canon M6 MII scores compare:

Fujifilm X-A5
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #26 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #171 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Canon M6 MII
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 128 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #95 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Canon M6 MII is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm X-A5 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm X-A5. Otherwise, Canon M6 MII is the better camera overall.

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Canon M6 MII vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X-A5 Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Brand Fujifilm Canon
Announced 2018-01-31 2019-08-28
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Area 368.95mm2 332.27mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 33 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 6960 x 4640
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 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 91 143
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Canon EF-M
Number of Available Lenses 58 23
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 4.60 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync 1/180s 1/200s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps 14.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
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 361g 408g
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm 120 x 70 x 49mm
Battery Life 450 shots 305 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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