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Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Alternative Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Replaced the Canon SL2
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SL3 versus Fujifilm X-A1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SL3 was brought out 5 years later than the Fujifilm X-A1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SL3 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 SL3 Fujifilm X-A1 
LaunchedApril 2019November 2013Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon SL3

 Fujifilm X-A1 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Fujifilm X-A1

 SL3 Fujifilm X-A1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SL3 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A1 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SL3 versus Fujifilm X-A1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SL3 and the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL3 and Fujifilm X-A1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SL3 to show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SL3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography factors
75
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography highlights
70
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (1,070 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography details
82
great battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
no image stabilization
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging features
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
31
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Fujifilm X-A1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Fujifilm X-A1
Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-04-10 2013-11-30
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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
Total focus points 9 49
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 326 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash options - Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449g (0.99 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 1070 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $329