EOS R6vs X-E4
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 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-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £699 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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