Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1
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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched April 2014
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 70D was launched 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-T1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 70D matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 70D and Fujifilm X-T1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery and Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Fujifilm X-T1
70D | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Canon 70D
Fujifilm X-T1 | 70D |
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Common features in the Canon 70D and Fujifilm X-T1
70D | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | ![]() | April 2014 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 70D offers exterior measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T1 has specifications of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).
Check the Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 70D and the Fujifilm X-T1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and Fujifilm X-T1 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and Fujifilm X-T1.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 70D to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Fujifilm X-T1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon EOS 70D | Fujifilm X-T1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-10-31 | 2014-04-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.6 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 368.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 19 | - |
Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Fujifilm X |
Total lenses | 326 | 54 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT color LCD | TFT LCD (RGBW) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 755 grams (1.66 lb) | 440 grams (0.97 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 926 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 shots | 350 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $758 | $1,300 |