Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A5 Review.
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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review.
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Differences

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$499 vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 305 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 100 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 3.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.33 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
32.5 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 22 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm X-A3

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon EOS M6

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon EOS M100

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon EOS M100

Compared to Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A6400

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$898
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A6100

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$748
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

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