Canon EOS M6 vs Fujifilm X-T20 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS M6
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-T20
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-T20 is the lighter camera to carry, at 383 g against 540 g for the Canon EOS M6, a 157 g saving that suits travel and all-day shooting. The M6 is the narrower body at 112 x 68 x 45 mm, while the X-T20 measures 118 x 83 x 41 mm, so both stay compact. Both are mirrorless cameras from 2017, announced within weeks of each other. | ||
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 | March 1, 2017 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 112 x 68 x 45 mm | 118 x 83 x 41 mm |
| Camera weight | 540 g | 383 g |
| Optics | 65/100 | 65/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-T20 is the stronger choice for off-centre subjects, with 325 autofocus points against 49 on the M6 for far denser coverage of the frame. It also offers a 2,360,000-dot electronic viewfinder, while the M6 has no viewfinder at all, so eye-level shooting in bright light means composing on its rear screen. The Canon EOS M6 counters with a 9 fps burst against 8 fps and a native ISO ceiling of 25600 against 12800. The X-T20 reaches 51200 only in expanded mode. Both use APS-C CMOS sensors of 24.2 and 24 megapixels, share a 1/4000 second shutter ceiling and lack in-body stabilisation, so stabilised lenses do the work on both. Lens choice is a one-way commitment: the M6 takes Canon EF-M lenses, the X-T20 Fujifilm X. | ||
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 | 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 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 | 83/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe Fujifilm X-T20 is the clear pick for video you want to crop or grade, because it records 4K while the Canon EOS M6 tops out at Full HD, leaving far fewer pixels for reframing a shot in the edit. Beyond resolution the video limits agree: both reach a 60 fps maximum frame rate and include a built-in timelapse mode, so smooth motion sequences and interval shooting are available on either body. | ||
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 |  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. |
1920 x 1080 | 3840 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. |
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 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X-T20 has built-in GPS, tagging each photo with its shooting location, a real benefit for a hiking trip or a road itinerary. The M6 does not, so its files carry no location data unless you add it later. Both share a 3-inch tilting touchscreen with 1,040,000 dots for overhead and waist-level angles, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Neither body is weather sealed, and both include a flash with support for external units. | ||
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. |
No |  Yes |
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 | 16/100 | 21/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-T20 is better prepared for a long day, rated for 350 shots against 295 for the M6 under their test conditions. Its card slot is UHS-II compatible, so it accepts faster UHS-II SD cards, while the M6 takes SD, SDHC and SDXC cards. Both take a single card and neither charges over USB, so each battery goes into its charger between sessions. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II 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. |
295 shots1505000 | 350 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
For most photographers the Fujifilm X-T20 is the better buy, with 4K video, an electronic viewfinder, far more autofocus points, GPS tagging and a longer rated battery. It suits travel and location-logged documentary work especially well. The Canon EOS M6 earns its place for brief action bursts at 9 fps or the native ISO 25600 setting. Whichever you take, the lens system is a one-way commitment, since EF-M and Fujifilm X lenses do not cross.