Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-T30 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Mirrorless · 33 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-T30
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS M6 Mark II and the Fujifilm X-T30 are both 2019 mirrorless cameras built around APS-C sensors, so the practical choice rests on the lens system and on speed versus resolution. The Canon uses the Canon EF-M mount, while the Fujifilm uses the Fujifilm X mount, and lenses from one system do not fit the other. Both bodies are compact: the Canon measures 120 x 70 x 49 mm and weighs 408 g, while the Fujifilm is 118 x 83 x 47 mm and 25 g lighter at 383 g. The Canon arrived in August 2019, the Fujifilm in February. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
August 28, 2019 | February 14, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 120 x 70 x 49 mm | 118 x 83 x 47 mm |
| Camera weight | 408 g | 383 g |
| Optics | 62/100 | 67/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Canon is the stronger choice when you want more detail and room to crop, with 33 megapixels against 26 on the Fujifilm. That difference suits landscape and travel work where files may be enlarged or heavily cropped. The Fujifilm answers with the clearer action setup: it shoots at up to 30 frames per second against 14, and its 425 autofocus points cover the frame more densely than the Canon's 143 for tracking moving subjects. Both cameras share an electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots and a top shutter speed of 1/4000 second, and neither offers in-body stabilisation, so steady handheld work in low light calls for a stabilised lens on either body. Canon's native ISO range runs from 100 to 25600, while the Fujifilm's runs from 160 to 12800; both extend to 51200. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
33 MP050 | 26 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6960 x 4640 | 6240 x 4160 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.9 x 22.3 | 23.5 x 15.6 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
14 fps045 | 30 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 8 | X-Processor 4 |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 16030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 90044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
1430300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoYou can slow fast action with either camera, because both offer a maximum video frame rate of 120 fps. Both also record 4K as their top resolution, and both include a built-in timelapse mode. Each records MPEG-4, while the Fujifilm additionally offers MOV, which matters if your editing workflow prefers that container. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 4096 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesFraming flexibility matches here: each camera has a 3-inch LCD with 1,040,000 dots, touch control and a tilting design for waist-level or high-angle shots. Both include a built-in flash, accept an external flash, and carry Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for image transfer and remote control. Neither body has GPS for geotagging, and neither is weather sealed. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 35/100 | 35/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe Fujifilm carries the higher battery rating, at 380 shots against 305 for the Canon. Both take a single SD card, neither has a second slot, and both charge over USB. The card bus differs: the Canon supports UHS-II for faster offloads and buffer clearing, while the Fujifilm supports UHS-I only. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | NP-W126S |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
305 shots1505000 | 380 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Pick the Canon EOS M6 Mark II if your photography rewards resolution: landscapes, printed enlargements or cropping a distant animal into frame all benefit from its 33 megapixels. Pick the Fujifilm X-T30 for motion, because its 30 fps burst, 425 autofocus points and higher-rated 380-shot battery serve sports, pets and birds in flight better. Whichever way you lean, buy into the lens system you want, since EF-M and X lenses are not interchangeable, and add a stabilised lens if you shoot handheld in dim light.