EOS R6vs X-T2
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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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.
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
X-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
Quick take: The x-t2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-t2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | X-T2 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £549 |
| 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/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 507g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | X-T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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