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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Replaced the Canon 60D
  • Later Model is Canon 80D
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Photography Glossary

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon 70D versus Fujifilm X-T2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 70D was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm X-T2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 70D matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Fujifilm X-T2

 70D Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon 70D

 Fujifilm X-T2 70D 
LaunchedJuly 2016October 2013More modern by 32 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 70D and Fujifilm X-T2

 70D Fujifilm X-T2 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 70D has got external dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T2 has measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 70D versus Fujifilm X-T2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 70D compared to the Fujifilm X-T2.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 70D and Fujifilm X-T2 is 59 and 76 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 70D and Fujifilm X-T2.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T2 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 70D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography info
Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography info
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 70D
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proof
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
63
environment proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 70D
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
69
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
33
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS 70DFujifilm X-T2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 70D Fujifilm X-T2
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-10-31 2016-07-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
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 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 19 325
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Total lenses 326 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 grams (1.66 lb) 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $758 $1,600