EOS R6vs X-A7
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
Quick take: The x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | X-A7 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £399 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 320g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | X-A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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