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Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72

Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Announced May 2022
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
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Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon R7 and Fujifilm X-T2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The R7 was unveiled 5 years later than the Fujifilm X-T2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R7 scores against the Fujifilm X-T2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 R7 Fujifilm X-T2 
AnnouncedMay 2022July 2016More recent by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon R7

 Fujifilm X-T2 R7 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon R7 and Fujifilm X-T2

 R7 Fujifilm X-T2 
Manual focus More precise focus

Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R7 enjoys exterior measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T2 has proportions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the R7 versus the Fujifilm X-T2.

Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and Fujifilm X-T2 is 64 and 76 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and Fujifilm X-T2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon R7 to produce more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher R7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
MP count high (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography features
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
heavier than competition (612g)
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography highlights
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (660 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
74
good battery power (660 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count high (33 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (612 grams)
64
environment proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (660 shots)
has dual storage slots
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
heavier than competition (612 grams)
34
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS R7Fujifilm X-T2
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R7 Fujifilm X-T2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2016-07-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
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 33 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 651 325
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 35 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 612 gr (1.35 pounds) 507 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Card slots Two Two
Retail price $1,499 $1,600