Canon EOS 80D vs Fujifilm X-E3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 80D and Fujifilm X-E3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 80D is manufacturered by Canon but Fujifilm X-E3 is from Fujifilm. Both Canon and Fujifilm are well known brands though.

Canon EOS 80D were released 2016 and Fujifilm X-E3 was released 2017. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 80D 2016
Fujifilm X-E3 2017

Type of camera

Canon EOS 80D is a DSLR camera while Fujifilm X-E3 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 80D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Fujifilm X-E3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 80D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Fujifilm X-E3 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS 80D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm X-E3 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 80D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Fujifilm X-E3 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Canon EOS 80D has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E3. Canon EOS 80D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm X-E3 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 80D 100-16000
Fujifilm X-E3 200-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 80D
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E3

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 80D can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm X-E3 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 80D 7
Fujifilm X-E3 8

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 80D and Fujifilm X-E3 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 80D weighs 730 gr (equal to 1.61 lb) which is 117% heavier than Fujifilm X-E3 and its 337 gr (or 0.74 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 80D 730 gr
1.61 lb
Fujifilm X-E3 337 gr
0.74 lb

Canon EOS 80D vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 80D and Fujifilm X-E3, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
Name Canon EOS 80D Fujifilm X-E3
Manufacturer Canon Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
Release Year 2016 2017
Release Date 2016-02-18 2017-09-07
MSRP 1199 USD 899 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 6 X-Processor Pro
Image
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
ISO Range 100 - 16000 200 - 12800
White Balance Presets 6 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 45 325
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 2360000
Photography features
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
Frames per second 7 fps 8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with NFC)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth LE)
Remote Control Yes (Wired, wireless, or via smartphone) Supported (but no further information)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 80D
Fujifilm X-E3
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 960 shots 350 shots
Width 139 mm 121 mm
Height 105 mm 74 mm
Depth 79 mm 43 mm
Weight 730 gram 337 gram