EOS R6vs X-E3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The x-e3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-e3 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-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £300 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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