Canon EOS M6 vs. Fujifilm XT20

I am trying to replace my old Canon G16 with a new and higher performance camera.

I kinda stopped over these two: Canon EOS M6 and Fujifilm XT20. The first one is a bit cheaper, considering similar lens power (18-150 mm and 18-135 mm respectively), but the second one seems to have better quality pictures. I am still trying to decide which one. If anyone can give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

I sold my X-T20 shortly after buying it. I wasn't keen on the handling and ergonomics and the output was not as pleasing to the eye as the earlier first generation cameras such as the X-E1 or even the X-E2. Sure the output was ok and much superior to a Sony A6000 I had tried a few times but the fabled Fuji colours did not seem to be there anymore.

as a long term Canon user going back to the A-1 in the late 70's I reckoned that Canon would be the major force in mirrorless development over the next couple of years so that is the route I went. Having got rid of the original 'M' some time ago I recently bought the M6 and I have been very pleased with the results. I am currently on a trip around Almería in Spain so I am looking forward to processing the shots when home.

As a back up, I am still using an Olympus E-M1 when I need a small stabilised prime for low light work on my travels (tripod out of the question) and this combination is serving me well

nnowak wrote:

Lightgreen wrote:

I think you answered your own question.

Fuji's are nice, but, you pay a pretty penny on both the body, and the optics.

I am not sure what prices ypu are looking at, but the bare X-T20 body is only $70 more than a bare M6. The difference is only $50 with base kit lenses. Compared to the M6, the X-T20 has a nice built in EVF and 4K video. Yes, the Fuji lenses tend to be expensive, but they also tend to be much higher spec than the typical slow plastic EF-M affairs.

Maybe the X-T20 is packaged differently where you live, but in Japan, the cheapest price for an X-T20 paired with an 18-55 is JPY 122,785, whereas M6 paired with a 15-45 (closest analogue) is 111,380 with the EVF, 93.726 without. So if you don't need the EVF or 4K you get to save US$261 by going with M6, and even with EVF you're $102 ahead. Additionally, M6 has been on shelves only since April, so the initial premium hasn't completely worn off yet; wait a couple of months and the difference is likely to grow somewhat larger.

X-T20 feels slightly more upmarket than M6; after all, there is nothing between it and Fuji's dual flagships X-T2 and X-Pro2 (medium format? that is in another category altogether). In contrast, M6 is a slightly downmarket version of M5, and while M5 is the best Canon-branded mirrorless camera right now, it is far from a "flagship" device in Canon's overall lineup.

Are you just going to buy the kit lens? Then buy the M6, or M5 is you'd want a viewfinder.

Or do you plan on/see yourself buying more lenses down the road? If so, buy the X-T20.

As a current user of both the M5 and X-T10 (which is a great deal, look into that as well), they both have their pros and cons.

Fuji: Pros- Better native lens MOUNT selection, receives more software updates, better EVF (IMO), 4K, and alot of AF points. Cons- X-Trans Sensor, ergonomics, U.I., implementation of touchsreen, buffer size.

Canon: Pros- Ergonomics, cheap lenses, access to EF/EFS lenses (although you don't have any), touchscreen, U.I., DPAF, cost of batteries, better over-all AF (IMO). Cons- Slightly overpriced compared to the Fuji, no film-sim, buffer size.

Out of the 2, I reach for the Fuji when I shoot with primes, but for legacy glass and zooms, I reach for my M5. But in all honesty, you'll most likely see me with my X-Pro1 and 35 1.4.

beagle1 wrote:

iczemi wrote:

I am trying to replace my old Canon G16 with a new and higher performance camera.

I kinda stopped over these two: Canon EOS M6 and Fujifilm XT20. The first one is a bit cheaper, considering similar lens power (18-150 mm and 18-135 mm respectively), but the second one seems to have better quality pictures. I am still trying to decide which one. If anyone can give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

if plan on shooting sports or birds definitely get the Canon because of the ability to easily use the longer telephoto lens

I don't see what you mean by this? Canon only has the 55-200?

the Canon M5 and 22mm f/22 seems to always look better than Fuji pics

www.flickr.com/photos/mmirrorless

From experience with the M5 22f2 combo, compared to the Fuji equiv (X-Pro1 23f2) the Canon vignettes so freaking much. Any photos taken have to have LR lens corrections applied.

ZedDoctor wrote:

beagle1 wrote:

iczemi wrote:

I am trying to replace my old Canon G16 with a new and higher performance camera.

I kinda stopped over these two: Canon EOS M6 and Fujifilm XT20. The first one is a bit cheaper, considering similar lens power (18-150 mm and 18-135 mm respectively), but the second one seems to have better quality pictures. I am still trying to decide which one. If anyone can give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

if plan on shooting sports or birds definitely get the Canon because of the ability to easily use the longer telephoto lens

I don't see what you mean by this? Canon only has the 55-200?

the Canon M5 and 22mm f/22 seems to always look better than Fuji pics

www.flickr.com/photos/mmirrorless

From experience with the M5 22f2 combo, compared to the Fuji equiv (X-Pro1 23f2) the Canon vignettes so freaking much. Any photos taken have to have LR lens corrections applied.

He means the ability to add long glass using the EF adapter.

G-D wrote:

beagle1 wrote:

the Canon M5 and 22mm f/22 seems to always look better than Fuji pics

Really? Always? Any Fuji pics?

i am not getting at anyone or anything ..but its a little pointless posting Fuji pics ..or from anything  as it is VERY subjective ..i had a Fuji XE-2 and i just could not live with the output ....i loved the camera i really did ..but...i don't know maybe i got to used to canon...i can be on the fuji forum and someone post photos saying how good they are.. better than my old FF whatever and everybody saying yes...i look at them and say to myself ... what on earth are they on.... ..so what i am saying different people see different things in the same photo

so i would say to the OP if the photos look ok to you from both ...they will do for most people ..handle them both in a shop see which you like look at the cost and size of the lenses you my need later and go from there

HaroldC3 wrote:

ZedDoctor wrote:

beagle1 wrote:

iczemi wrote:

I am trying to replace my old Canon G16 with a new and higher performance camera.

I kinda stopped over these two: Canon EOS M6 and Fujifilm XT20. The first one is a bit cheaper, considering similar lens power (18-150 mm and 18-135 mm respectively), but the second one seems to have better quality pictures. I am still trying to decide which one. If anyone can give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

if plan on shooting sports or birds definitely get the Canon because of the ability to easily use the longer telephoto lens

I don't see what you mean by this? Canon only has the 55-200?

the Canon M5 and 22mm f/22 seems to always look better than Fuji pics

www.flickr.com/photos/mmirrorless

From experience with the M5 22f2 combo, compared to the Fuji equiv (X-Pro1 23f2) the Canon vignettes so freaking much. Any photos taken have to have LR lens corrections applied.

He means the ability to add long glass using the EF adapter.

That's an additional cost, and he doesn't already own EF lenses. Plus Fuji pretty much has the long telephoto range covered too...

ZedDoctor wrote:

HaroldC3 wrote:

ZedDoctor wrote:

beagle1 wrote:

iczemi wrote:

I am trying to replace my old Canon G16 with a new and higher performance camera.

I kinda stopped over these two: Canon EOS M6 and Fujifilm XT20. The first one is a bit cheaper, considering similar lens power (18-150 mm and 18-135 mm respectively), but the second one seems to have better quality pictures. I am still trying to decide which one. If anyone can give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

if plan on shooting sports or birds definitely get the Canon because of the ability to easily use the longer telephoto lens

I don't see what you mean by this? Canon only has the 55-200?

the Canon M5 and 22mm f/22 seems to always look better than Fuji pics

www.flickr.com/photos/mmirrorless

From experience with the M5 22f2 combo, compared to the Fuji equiv (X-Pro1 23f2) the Canon vignettes so freaking much. Any photos taken have to have LR lens corrections applied.

He means the ability to add long glass using the EF adapter.

That's an additional cost, and he doesn't already own EF lenses. Plus Fuji pretty much has the long telephoto range covered too...

Pretty much?  They have one lens that is 100-400mm.  With an EF adapter (which can be had for cheap if you look) you can add a any EF telephoto lens including one of the 150-600mm lenses which would surely be nicer for birding and still come in under the price of the Fuji lens.

HaroldC3 wrote:

ZedDoctor wrote:

HaroldC3 wrote:

ZedDoctor wrote:

beagle1 wrote:

iczemi wrote:

I am trying to replace my old Canon G16 with a new and higher performance camera.

I kinda stopped over these two: Canon EOS M6 and Fujifilm XT20. The first one is a bit cheaper, considering similar lens power (18-150 mm and 18-135 mm respectively), but the second one seems to have better quality pictures. I am still trying to decide which one. If anyone can give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

if plan on shooting sports or birds definitely get the Canon because of the ability to easily use the longer telephoto lens

I don't see what you mean by this? Canon only has the 55-200?

the Canon M5 and 22mm f/22 seems to always look better than Fuji pics

www.flickr.com/photos/mmirrorless

From experience with the M5 22f2 combo, compared to the Fuji equiv (X-Pro1 23f2) the Canon vignettes so freaking much. Any photos taken have to have LR lens corrections applied.

He means the ability to add long glass using the EF adapter.

That's an additional cost, and he doesn't already own EF lenses. Plus Fuji pretty much has the long telephoto range covered too...

Pretty much? They have one lens that is 100-400mm. With an EF adapter (which can be had for cheap if you look) you can add a any EF telephoto lens including one of the 150-600mm lenses which would surely be nicer for birding and still come in under the price of the Fuji lens.

The OP only has a power shot... We're assuming he might take interest...

The 150-600's are 3rd party. Atleast from my experiences, 3rd party lenses have locked up and caused my M5 to crash. 4 of the 5 3rd party lenses I've tried have done that. And why would you mount such a huge lens to a tiny camera, and risk damaging the mount... Look at the problems with the rebels and people who use the 100-400 on it.. plus your adapting too..

Don't get me wrong, there's time I'd like a 100-400, but cropping is much simpler.

beagle1 wrote:

ZedDoctor wrote:

beagle1 wrote:

iczemi wrote:

I am trying to replace my old Canon G16 with a new and higher performance camera.

I kinda stopped over these two: Canon EOS M6 and Fujifilm XT20. The first one is a bit cheaper, considering similar lens power (18-150 mm and 18-135 mm respectively), but the second one seems to have better quality pictures. I am still trying to decide which one. If anyone can give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

if plan on shooting sports or birds definitely get the Canon because of the ability to easily use the longer telephoto lens

I don't see what you mean by this? Canon only has the 55-200?

the Canon M5 and 22mm f/22 seems to always look better than Fuji pics

www.flickr.com/photos/mmirrorless

From experience with the M5 22f2 combo, compared to the Fuji equiv (X-Pro1 23f2) the Canon vignettes so freaking much. Any photos taken have to have LR lens corrections applied.

there is the .......... 100-400, 500mm f/4, 600mm f/4, 400mm prime ....... !!!

Lets be real, if you're buying a mirrorless camera,  long telephoto primes and huge lenses aren't going to be on your main check-list. Fuji has the 100-400 as well..

22mm f/2 pancake ....... its' freakish .......... and cheap !

Cheap it is, I don't know about freakish though.

www.flickr.com/photos/mmirrorless

ZedDoctor wrote:

HaroldC3 wrote:

ZedDoctor wrote:

HaroldC3 wrote:

ZedDoctor wrote:

beagle1 wrote:

iczemi wrote:

I am trying to replace my old Canon G16 with a new and higher performance camera.

I kinda stopped over these two: Canon EOS M6 and Fujifilm XT20. The first one is a bit cheaper, considering similar lens power (18-150 mm and 18-135 mm respectively), but the second one seems to have better quality pictures. I am still trying to decide which one. If anyone can give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

if plan on shooting sports or birds definitely get the Canon because of the ability to easily use the longer telephoto lens

I don't see what you mean by this? Canon only has the 55-200?

the Canon M5 and 22mm f/22 seems to always look better than Fuji pics

www.flickr.com/photos/mmirrorless

From experience with the M5 22f2 combo, compared to the Fuji equiv (X-Pro1 23f2) the Canon vignettes so freaking much. Any photos taken have to have LR lens corrections applied.

He means the ability to add long glass using the EF adapter.

That's an additional cost, and he doesn't already own EF lenses. Plus Fuji pretty much has the long telephoto range covered too...

Pretty much? They have one lens that is 100-400mm. With an EF adapter (which can be had for cheap if you look) you can add a any EF telephoto lens including one of the 150-600mm lenses which would surely be nicer for birding and still come in under the price of the Fuji lens.

The OP only has a power shot... We're assuming he might take interest...

The 150-600's are 3rd party. Atleast from my experiences, 3rd party lenses have locked up and caused my M5 to crash. 4 of the 5 3rd party lenses I've tried have done that. And why would you mount such a huge lens to a tiny camera,

you dont...you mount the tiny camera on the lens ..not the other way round

and risk damaging the mount... Look at the problems with the rebels and people who use the 100-400 on it.. plus your adapting too..

Don't get me wrong, there's time I'd like a 100-400, but cropping is much simpler.

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