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Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
70
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56
Canon EOS 500D front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Key Specs

Canon 500D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Released June 2009
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
  • Earlier Model is Canon 450D
  • Updated by Canon 550D
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
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Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 500D and Fujifilm X-T1 IR, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 500D was manufactured 7 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T1 IR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the 500D scores vs the Fujifilm X-T1 IR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 500D Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Canon 500D

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 500D 
AnnouncedAugust 2015June 2009More modern by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Canon 500D and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 500D Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 500D has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has proportions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 500D and Fujifilm X-T1 IR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 500D against the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 70 and 79 respectively.

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 500D and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T1 IR to provide greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 500D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 500D
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
72
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 500D as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 500D Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography features
52
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 shots)
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 500D Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography advice
54
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (440 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
terrible battery (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 500D Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography features
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 500D
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
27
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
33
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 500D and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Canon EOS 500DFujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 500D Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Also called as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-06-08 2015-08-03
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4752 x 3168 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 326 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520g (1.15 lbs) 440g (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 663 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E5 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $650 $1,299