Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Fujifilm
X-E1
Early X-mount EVF body with 16MP X-Trans image quality in a compact shell.
$999
Released Sep 2012
EOS R6 Mark II is 10.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
X-E1
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 8 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
X-E1
129 × 75 × 38 mm
350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 9mm wider, 24mm taller, and 50mm thicker than X-E1.
EOS R6 Mark II is 330 g heavier than X-E1.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 38mm X-E1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
X-E1
129 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
X-E1
129 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
X-E1
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X-E1
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 8 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X-E1
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129, 74.9, 38.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
350 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
X-E1
Pros
- ✓Classic rendering
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –Very old AF
- –No 4K
- –Low-res rear LCD
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or X-E1?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X-E1 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-E1?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X-E1 is 16.3 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-E1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-E1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X-E1?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X-E1 reaches 6 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X-E1?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X-E1 weighs 350 g, so the X-E1 is 330 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X-E1 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X-E1: Full HD.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X-E1 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X-E1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 350 shots for the X-E1, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X-E1 at $999. The X-E1 is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.