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Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100

Portability
57
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
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Canon EOS 40D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
Portability
80
Imaging
52
Features
36
Overall
45

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 Key Specs

Canon 40D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2007
  • Superseded the Canon 30D
  • Refreshed by Canon 50D
Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Fujifilm X100

 40D Fujifilm X100 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Canon 40D

 Fujifilm X100 40D 
ReleasedMay 2011October 2007Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon 40D and Fujifilm X100

 40D Fujifilm X100 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 size comparison

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

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 40D Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography advice
58
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
61
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 40D Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X100 Street photography highlights
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 40D Sports photography details
Fujifilm X100 Sports photography details
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (800 per charge)
34
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 40D Travel photography details
Fujifilm X100 Travel photography details
48
environment proofing
has built in flash
not so great battery power (800 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 40D Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (800 shots)
56
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 40D Vlogging details
Fujifilm X100 Vlogging details
9
no video
25
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon 40D vs Fujifilm X100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 40D and Fujifilm X100
 Canon EOS 40DFujifilm FinePix X100
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