Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Canon EOS M6

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Canon EOS M6. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T1 IR is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS M6 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR were released 2015 and Canon EOS M6 was released 2017. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 2015
Canon EOS M6 2017

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS M6 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 X-T1 IR 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS M6 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 X-T1 IR has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M6 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS M6 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS M6 has a 50 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T1 IR. 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 M6 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T1 IR. Canon EOS M6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T1 IR has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 200-6400
Canon EOS M6 100-25600

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 M6 belongs to the Canon EOS M-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 M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M6

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T1 IR can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M6 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 8
Canon EOS M6 9

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Canon EOS M6 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 X-T1 IR weighs 440 gr (equal to 0.97 lb) which is 13% heavier than Canon EOS M6 and its 390 gr (or 0.86 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 440 gr
0.97 lb
Canon EOS M6 390 gr
0.86 lb

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Canon EOS M6 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Canon EOS M6, 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 X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
Name Fujifilm X-T1 IR Canon EOS M6
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
Release Year 2015 2017
Release Date 2015-08-03 2017-02-15
MSRP 1699 USD 779 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 7
Image
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 8 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(5-axis for video only)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 49
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 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 X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2)
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.16× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
Frames per second 8 fps 9 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 8 meters 5 meters
External Flash No Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Geotagging / Wireless communication (Image transfer) / View & Obtain Images / Remote camer
Yes
Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with Bluetooth and NFC)
Remote Control Optional through RR-90 (remote release, not included)
Yes (Wired, wireless, or smartphone)
GPS Yes
Optional via Smartphone
No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS M6
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 295 shots
Width 129 mm 112 mm
Height 90 mm 68 mm
Depth 47 mm 45 mm
Weight 440 gram 390 gram