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Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T5

Portability
70
Imaging
53
Features
59
Overall
55
Canon EOS 500D front
 
Fujifilm X-T5 front
Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T5 Key Specs

Canon 500D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
  • Succeeded the Canon 450D
  • Later Model is Canon 550D
Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T5 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon 500D versus Fujifilm X-T5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 500D was announced 14 years before the Fujifilm X-T5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 500D matches up against the Fujifilm X-T5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Fujifilm X-T5

 500D Fujifilm X-T5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Canon 500D

 Fujifilm X-T5 500D 
IntroducedNovember 2022June 2009Newer by 163 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1840k920kSharper display (+920k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 500D and Fujifilm X-T5

 500D Fujifilm X-T5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 500D provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T5 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 500D and the Fujifilm X-T5.

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 500D and Fujifilm X-T5 is 70 and 70 respectively.

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 500D and Fujifilm X-T5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T5 to provide you with more detail with its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 500D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T5 sensor size comparison

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 500D Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 500D Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography information
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than others in class (557 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 500D
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
51
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 shots)
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (580 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 500D as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Travel photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (440 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
71
good battery (580 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
fantastic resolution (40MP)
heavier than others in class (557 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 500D Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography advice
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (580 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 500D Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging highlights
27
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (557g)
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Canon 500D vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 500D and Fujifilm X-T5
 Canon EOS 500DFujifilm X-T5
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 500D Fujifilm X-T5
Alternate name EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-06-08 2022-11-02
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4752 x 3168 7728 x 5152
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Total lenses 326 82
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/180000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 6240x4160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 520g (1.15 lb) 557g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 663 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 580 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E5 NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single 2
Price at launch $650 $1,699