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Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Released February 2018
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon 4000D and Fujifilm X-A1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 4000D was announced 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-A1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 4000D scores vs the Fujifilm X-A1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Fujifilm X-A1

 4000D Fujifilm X-A1 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2013More recent by 52 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon 4000D

 Fujifilm X-A1 4000D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Fujifilm X-A1

 4000D Fujifilm X-A1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D has got outer measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A1 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Canon 4000D and Fujifilm X-A1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 4000D versus the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and Fujifilm X-A1 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 4000D and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon 4000D to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent 4000D should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography information
78
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography information
Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography information
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography factors
60
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
54
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography features
56
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (500 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 4000D
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
60
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 4000D
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
28
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
31
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon EOS 4000DFujifilm X-A1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 4000D Fujifilm X-A1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-26 2013-11-30
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Available lenses 326 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 436 gr (0.96 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $293 $329