Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Canon EOS Kiss X6i
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100S and Canon EOS Kiss X6i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm GFX 100S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Kiss X6i is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.
Fujifilm GFX 100S were released 2021 and Canon EOS Kiss X6i was released 2012. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Fujifilm GFX 100S | 2021 |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i | 2012 |
Type of camera
Fujifilm GFX 100S is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss X6i is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss X6i has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Fujifilm GFX 100S | 39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79 |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Resolution
Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss X6i has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
102 MP
101756928 pixels 11648 x 8736 |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Fujifilm GFX 100S has a 468 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss X6i. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Fujifilm GFX 100S | 100-12800 |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100S
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X6i
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100S can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss X6i can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Fujifilm GFX 100S | 5 |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100S and Canon EOS Kiss X6i can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Fujifilm GFX 100S weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 57% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X6i and its 575 gr (or 1.27 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Fujifilm GFX 100S | 900 gr 1.98 lb |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i | 575 gr 1.27 lb |
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Canon EOS Kiss X6i Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100S and Canon EOS Kiss X6i, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
Name | Fujifilm GFX 100S | Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
Release Year | 2021 | 2012 |
Release Date | 2021-01-27 | 2012-06-08 |
MSRP | 5999 USD | 849 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
Sensor Size | Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 11648 x 8736 pixels | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
Megapixels | 102 MP | 18 MP |
Image Processor | X-Processor 4 | DIGIC 5 |
Image |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 12800 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 6 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 425 | 9 |
Lens Mount |
Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Medium Format 0.79x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 19 mm 50 mm becomes 40 mm 100 mm becomes 79 mm 200 mm becomes 158 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3.2” | 3” |
Screen dots | 2360000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | Clear View II TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) | 0.85× (0.53× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3690000 | 0 |
Photography features |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 13 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
Motion JPEG H.264 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
Remote Control | Supported (no further information) | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
GPS | No |
Yes Optional via Canon GP-E2 GPS Reciever |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm GFX 100S |
Canon EOS Kiss X6i |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 460 shots | 440 shots |
Width | 150 mm | 133 mm |
Height | 104 mm | 100 mm |
Depth | 87 mm | 79 mm |
Weight | 900 gram | 575 gram |