Canon 6D Mark II vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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Canon 6D Mark II vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

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35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

Go in depth with our full Canon 6D Mark II Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 6D Mark II conclusion.

Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm GFX 50R Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm GFX 50R in the real world.
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Differences

Canon 6D Mark II advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50R

Less expensive
$1599 vs $2999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1200 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.44 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Fujifilm GFX 50R advantages over Canon 6D Mark II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
More dots on screen
2360k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.77x vs 0.71x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
51.4 vs 26.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 98 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Great vari-angle touchscreen; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Good image quality in most situations; Impressive performance for its class.
Disappointing dynamic range; No 4K video; Optical viewfinder comes up short; Narrow AF point coverage through viewfinder.
Read our Canon 6D Mark II Review

Same superb image quality as the 50S; Slightly improved performance; Less expensive and slimmer than 50S.
Lackluster ergonomics; Sluggish autofocus; Poor video features and performance.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50R Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D610

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D610

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1597
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D610

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Nikon D610

$4599
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1597
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon D610

Compared to Nikon D750

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D750

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1698
35mm

More dynamic range
Internal flash

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D750

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Nikon D750

$4599
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1698
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Nikon D750

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Canon 6D Mark II

Hasselblad X1D

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$4999
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync
Headphone jack

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Canon 6D Mark II

Pentax K-1 II

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Pentax K-1 II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Pentax K-1 II

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Pentax K-1 II

Compared to Hasselblad X1D II

Canon 6D Mark II

Hasselblad X1D II

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$5750
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Hasselblad X1D II

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Hasselblad X1D II

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$5750
Medium format

Built-in GPS
Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Hasselblad X1D II

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