EOS M6 Mark IIvs X-E4
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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m6 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | X-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £699 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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