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EOS R6 Mark II vs X-M5
Quick take: The X-M5 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-M5 is the most affordable; only the EOS R6 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
X-M5 2024
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
£799
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R6 Mark II — Portraits & Action: 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
X-M5 — Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans: Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
X-M5 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark IICanon · 2022 | X-M5Fujifilm · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £799Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronicBest | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA)Best | ~330 shots (CIPA, normal mode) |
| Weight | 670g (body only) | 307g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R6 Mark II
X-M5
Portrait
8.3/10
6.7/10
Street
6.7/10
7.1/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
5.2/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
7.4/10
Filmmaking
7.5/10
6.3/10
Documentary
7.9/10
6.7/10
Sports & Action
8.5/10
5.6/10
Landscape
6.6/10
5.3/10
Wildlife
8.4/10
6.1/10
Casual
5.5/10
6.6/10
Food
7.7/10
6.8/10
Macro
8.4/10
6.3/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.6/10
Astrophotography
6.9/10
5.3/10
Fun & simple
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4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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