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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T2
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The R was brought out 4 years after the Fujifilm X-T1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R matches up against the Fujifilm X-T1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm X-T1

 R Fujifilm X-T1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018April 2014Newer by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Canon R

 Fujifilm X-T1 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm X-T1

 R Fujifilm X-T1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R enjoys outer dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 has sizing of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R versus the Fujifilm X-T1.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and Fujifilm X-T1 is 62 and 79 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and Fujifilm X-T1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R will show more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern R provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
excellent resolution (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
73
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent resolution (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (370 shots)
67
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
excellent resolution (30MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (370 per charge)
63
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
excellent resolution (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
33
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Fujifilm X-T1
 Canon EOS RFujifilm X-T1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R Fujifilm X-T1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-05 2014-04-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 40000 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 5655 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 17 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes no built-in flash 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 440 gr (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $2,299 $1,300