Between the EOS R5 Mark II and X100VI, the EOS R5 Mark II comes out ahead in af points and megapixels, while the X100VI wins on weight. Overall, the EOS R5 Mark II scores 61.1 and the X100VI scores 57.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EOS R5 Mark II edges ahead on the Mars Score (61.1 vs 57.7), but the 3.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the EOS R5 Mark II if you care most about af points and megapixels. The biggest gaps in its favor are af points, megapixels, sensor size, among others.
Pick the X100VI if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Canon - EOS R5 Mark II wins
- ▲AF points — 147.76% more. 1053 vs 425.
- ▲Megapixels — 12.50% more. 45 MP vs 40 MP.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 6K).
Why Fujifilm - X100VI wins
- ▲Weight — 225.00 g less. 521 vs 746.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Framelead | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 45 MPlead | 40 MP |
| Max ISO | 102400lead | 12800 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8Klead | 6K |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053lead | 425 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 746 g | 521 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | truelead | false |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | truelead | false |
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