Canon EOS M6 vs Fujifilm X100F — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS M6
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Fujifilm X100F
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WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS M6 and the Fujifilm X100F are both mirrorless cameras from 2017, but they answer two different needs. The EOS M6 takes interchangeable lenses on the Canon EF-M mount, so you can fit a wide lens for interiors or a telephoto for distant subjects. The X100F has a fixed lens, keeping the body simple for street and travel photography. The X100F is the lighter camera at 469 g against 540 g for the EOS M6, a 71 g difference. The Canon is the more compact body, at 112 x 68 x 45 mm against 127 x 75 x 52 mm. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2017 | 2017 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 15, 2017 | January 19, 2017 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 112 x 68 x 45 mm | 127 x 75 x 52 mm |
| Camera weight | 540 g | 469 g |
| Optics | 65/100 | 64/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Fujifilm X100F is the stronger choice for precise autofocus placement across the frame, with 325 autofocus points against 49 on the EOS M6. That wider spread gives more freedom to compose without reframing, useful for candid street shots and off-centre portraits. Resolution is practically identical: 24.2 MP on the Canon, 24 MP on the Fujifilm, so neither offers a meaningful cropping advantage. The X100F adds a 2,360,000-dot electronic viewfinder for eye-level shooting, while the EOS M6 relies on its rear screen. The Canon also shoots at up to 9 fps against 8 fps, and its native ISO range of 100 to 25600 spans beyond the Fujifilm's 200 to 12800. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24.2 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
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 | 23.6 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. |
9 fps045 | 8 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 | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 7 | X-Processor Pro |
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 | 20030200 |
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 | 10030200 |
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. |
256003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
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. |
490300 | 3250300 |
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. |
None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFull HD is the recording ceiling on both cameras, so neither offers 4K for cropping or large-screen playback. Frame rates reach up to 60 fps on each, and both offer built-in timelapse. The recording format differs, with the EOS M6 saving MP4 and the X100F saving H.264, worth checking against your editing workflow. | ||
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. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
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. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
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. |
60 fps | 60 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. |
MP4 | H.264 |
| Features | 70/100 | 57/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe EOS M6 is the easier camera to control from the screen, because it supports touch input while the X100F does not. Tapping to set focus or swipe through images suits shooting from awkward angles and quick review on the move. The rear screens match for framing, with a 3-inch LCD, 1,040,000 dots and a flip-out design on both. Both cameras offer built-in and external flash, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and neither includes GPS or weather sealing. | ||
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 | No |
| 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 | 16/100 | 21/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X100F holds the higher battery rating, at 390 shots against 295 from the EOS M6's LP-E17, a 95-shot advantage in the rated figures. Both take the same SD, SDHC and SDXC cards in a single slot, and the X100F adds UHS-I for faster card writing. Neither charges over USB, so both rely on an external charger. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | Lithium-Ion W126S |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
295 shots1505000 | 390 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Canon EOS M6 if you want a lens system that grows with you, such as adding a portrait prime or a travel zoom. Its touch screen speeds up focus placement, and the 9 fps burst suits occasional action like children or pets.
Choose the Fujifilm X100F for street, travel and documentary work at one focal length. Its electronic viewfinder helps in bright daylight, the 325-point autofocus spread suits off-centre compositions, and the higher battery rating favours all-day walks. Neither records 4K, so look elsewhere if video is central.