Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm X-A1

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon 5D MIV and Fujifilm X-A1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was unveiled 2 years after the Fujifilm X-A1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 5D MIV grades against the Fujifilm X-A1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Fujifilm X-A1. The full galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV provides outside measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A1 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the Fujifilm X-A1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and Fujifilm X-A1 is 55 and 87 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and Fujifilm X-A1.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will deliver greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.