EOS M6 Mark IIvs X-E3
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 & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
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-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | X-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £300 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| 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 | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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