EOS M6 Mark IIvs X-E2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait & Street — EOS M6 Mark II (2019): The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Who should buy what
EOS M6 Mark II (2019)
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | X-E2 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £150 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 7fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 350g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | X-E2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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