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Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65

Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Introduced May 2022
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
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T2
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Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R7 was manufactured 8 years after the Fujifilm X-T1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R7 grades versus the Fujifilm X-T1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Fujifilm X-T1

		

		

			
 R7 Fujifilm X-T1 
RevealedMay 2022April 2014More modern by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T1 R7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R7 and Fujifilm X-T1

		

		

			
 R7 Fujifilm X-T1 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R7 offers physical dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T1 has sizing of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).
Look at the Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the R7 against the Fujifilm X-T1.
Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and Fujifilm X-T1 is 64 and 79 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R7 and Fujifilm X-T1.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon R7 to provide greater detail due to its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher R7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
74
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R7 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography features
74
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (32,000)
 more heavy than average (612 grams)
75
 screen tilts up and down
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography features
87
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (660 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
66
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
74
 good battery pack (660 per charge)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than average (612g)
63
 weather proofing
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 low battery pack (350 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography features
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (660 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
69
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging information
74
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external microphone jack
 more heavy than average (612 grams)
33
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes microphone socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
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Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Fujifilm X-T1
 Canon EOS R7Fujifilm X-T1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R7 Fujifilm X-T1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2014-04-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 32000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 651 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 35 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 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
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 612 grams (1.35 lb) 440 grams (0.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 660 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $1,499 $1,300