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Canon RP vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Canon RP vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2019
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump 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 RP vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon RP and Fujifilm X-T1 IR, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the RP (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The RP was launched 3 years after the Fujifilm X-T1 IR which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the RP matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T1 IR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 RP Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
IntroducedFebruary 2019August 2015More modern by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR RP 

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

 RP Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon RP vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon RP enjoys exterior dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has proportions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon RP and Fujifilm X-T1 IR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RP versus the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Canon RP vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 70 and 79 respectively.

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

Canon RP vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RP due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon RP will show more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher RP should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon RP vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon RP
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
85
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon RP as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
69
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (250 per charge)
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon RP
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
69
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
bad battery (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (250 shots)
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging info
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon RP vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Canon EOS RPFujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS RP Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-14 2015-08-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 40000 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 4779 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 17 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 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 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lbs) 440 grams (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $999 $1,299