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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Previous Model is Canon 40D
  • New Model is Canon 60D
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon 50D and Fujifilm X-T1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 50D was introduced 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 50D grades versus the Fujifilm X-T1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Fujifilm X-T1

 50D Fujifilm X-T1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Canon 50D

 Fujifilm X-T1 50D 
RevealedApril 2014October 2008Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Canon 50D and Fujifilm X-T1

 50D Fujifilm X-T1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 50D features exterior measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T1 has sizing of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 50D compared to the Fujifilm X-T1.

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and Fujifilm X-T1 is 57 and 79 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 50D and Fujifilm X-T1.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T1 to give you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 50D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography details
72
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 50D
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
75
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography details
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery life (800 shots)
67
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography info
57
environment proofing
good resolution (15MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (800 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
63
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Landscape photography camera
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low battery life (800 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
33
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Fujifilm X-T1
 Canon EOS 50DFujifilm X-T1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 50D Fujifilm X-T1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2008-10-30 2014-04-14
Physical type Mid-size 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 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4752 x 3168 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 326 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.3 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 gr (1.81 lb) 440 gr (0.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 696 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images 350 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $996 $1,300