Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Canon EOS R6
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Canon EOS R6. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm GFX 50S II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS R6 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II were released 2021 and Canon EOS R6 was released 2020. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 2021 |
Canon EOS R6 | 2020 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS R6 has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 50S II | 39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79 |
Canon EOS R6 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** 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 50S II has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R6 has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
51 MP
51121152 pixels 8256 x 6192 |
Canon EOS R6 |
20 MP
19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648 |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II has a 156 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R6. 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
Canon EOS R6 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 50S II. Canon EOS R6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Fujifilm GFX 50S II has 100 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 100-12800 |
Canon EOS R6 | 100-102400 |
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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R6 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R6
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S II can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R6 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 3 |
Canon EOS R6 | 20 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Canon EOS R6 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 50S II weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 32% heavier than Canon EOS R6 and its 680 gr (or 1.5 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II | 900 gr 1.98 lb |
Canon EOS R6 | 680 gr 1.5 lb |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Canon EOS R6 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Canon EOS R6, 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 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
Name | Fujifilm GFX 50S II | Canon EOS R6 |
Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
Release Year | 2021 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2021-09-02 | 2020-07-09 |
MSRP | 3999 USD | 2499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
Sensor Size | Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 8256 x 6192 pixels | 5472 x 3648 pixels |
Megapixels | 51 MP | 20 MP |
Image Processor | X-Processor 4 | DIGIC X |
Image |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Yes (Sensor-Shift. Works with lens-based IS systems for maximum shake reduction.) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 6.5 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 425 | 1053 |
Lens Mount |
Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF 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 |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 2360000 | 1620000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3690000 | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
Frames per second | 3 fps | 20 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 3600 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Supported (no further information) | Yes |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm GFX 50S II |
Canon EOS R6 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 360 shots |
Width | 150 mm | 138 mm |
Height | 104 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 87 mm | 88 mm |
Weight | 900 gram | 680 gram |