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Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1

Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Fujifilm X-E1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1 Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Released March 2011
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Older Model is Canon 550D
  • Later Model is Canon 650D
Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2
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Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 600D was released 23 months prior to the Fujifilm X-E1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 600D grades vs the Fujifilm X-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Fujifilm X-E1

 600D Fujifilm X-E1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Canon 600D

 Fujifilm X-E1 600D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013March 2011More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Canon 600D and Fujifilm X-E1

 600D Fujifilm X-E1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E1 has measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 600D versus the Fujifilm X-E1.

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 600D and Fujifilm X-E1 is 66 and 85 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 600D and Fujifilm X-E1.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 600D to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older 600D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1 sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography features
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 600D
Street photography with Fujifilm X-E1
67
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography details
54
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
49
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (440 shots)
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography info
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 600D
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
70
selfie friendly screen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
32
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 600D vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Fujifilm X-E1
 Canon EOS 600DFujifilm X-E1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 600D Fujifilm X-E1
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2011-03-31 2013-02-28
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Available lenses 326 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570g (1.26 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 793 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - W126
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $799 $600