Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100
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Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
- Released May 2011
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X100S

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 40D (10MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 40D was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm X100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 40D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 40D matches up against the Fujifilm X100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 40D & Fujifilm FinePix X100. The whole galleries are available at Canon 40D Gallery & Fujifilm X100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Fujifilm X100
40D | Fujifilm X100 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Canon 40D
Fujifilm X100 | 40D | |||
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Released | May 2011 | ![]() | October 2007 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 40D and Fujifilm X100
40D | Fujifilm X100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 40D enjoys external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Fujifilm X100 has measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Check the Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 40D and the Fujifilm X100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and Fujifilm X100 is 57 and 80 respectively.

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and Fujifilm X100.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X100 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 40D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Fujifilm FinePix X100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon EOS 40D | Fujifilm FinePix X100 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2007-10-24 | 2011-05-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | EXR |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 90 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 9.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 822g (1.81 lbs) | 445g (0.98 lbs) |
Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | 1001 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,099 | $1,800 |