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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Superseded the Canon 60D
  • New Model is Canon 80D
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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Fujifilm X-T1

 70D Fujifilm X-T1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully 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 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Fujifilm X-T1

 70D Fujifilm X-T1 
LaunchedOctober 2013April 2014Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 70D
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography factors
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 70D
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
66
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proofing
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
63
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
69
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
no image stabilization
33
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Fujifilm X-T1
 Canon EOS 70DFujifilm X-T1
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