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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon R versus Fujifilm X-T1 IR, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The R was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R scores against the Fujifilm X-T1 IR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 R Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
IntroducedSeptember 2018August 2015Fresher by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Canon R

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR R 

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 R Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R provides physical measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Canon R versus Fujifilm X-T1 IR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the R against the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 62 and 79 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon R will offer you more detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent R should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography highlights
86
has manual focus
amazing MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography features
73
screen articulates
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 shots)
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
amazing MP (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (370 CIPA)
63
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
amazing MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (370 shots)
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
33
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Canon EOS RFujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-05 2015-08-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 40000 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5655 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 17 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 440 gr (0.97 lb)
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 All around 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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $2,299 $1,299