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Canon 400D vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon 400D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2006
  • Alternative Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Replaced the Canon 350D
  • Updated by Canon 450D
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon 400D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon 400D versus Fujifilm X-A5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 400D was unveiled 12 years before the Fujifilm X-A5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 400D matches up against the Fujifilm X-A5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Fujifilm X-A5

 400D Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon 400D

 Fujifilm X-A5 400D 
IntroducedJanuary 2018October 2006Newer by 137 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 400D and Fujifilm X-A5

 400D Fujifilm X-A5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Canon 400D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon 400D provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A5 has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

See the Canon 400D versus Fujifilm X-A5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 400D vs the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon 400D vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 400D and Fujifilm X-A5 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-A5 to render greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 400D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 400D vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography features
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography features
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography information
40
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography information
47
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
88
better than average battery (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 400D vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon EOS 400DFujifilm X-A5
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 400D Fujifilm X-A5
Otherwise known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2006-10-14 2018-01-31
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 91
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Total lenses 326 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 grams (1.23 lbs) 361 grams (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 664 not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $500