Fujifilm X-A1 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A1 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A1 were released 2013 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV was released 2016. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-A1 2013
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 2016

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-A1 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 **
Fujifilm X-A1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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

Fujifilm X-A1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has 30 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-A1 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 30 MP
30105600 pixels
6720 x 4480

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a 88 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-A1. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-A1. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 102400 while Fujifilm X-A1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A1 200-6400
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 50-102400

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 Fujifilm X-A1
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A1 can shoot up to 5,6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A1 5,6
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 7

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-A1 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 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 5D Mark IV weighs 890 gr (equal to 1.96 lb) which is 170% heavier than Fujifilm X-A1 and its 330 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-A1 330 gr
0.73 lb
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 890 gr
1.96 lb

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A1 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, 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
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Name Fujifilm X-A1 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Release Year 2013 2016
Release Date 2013-09-17 2016-08-28
MSRP 599 USD 3499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 6720 x 4480 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 30 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 6+
Image
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
ISO Range 200 - 6400 50 - 102400
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 49 61
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3,2”
Screen dots 920000 1620000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Frames per second 5,6 fps 7 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
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
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Geotagging setup, Image transfer (Individual image / Selected multiple images), View & Obt
Yes
Built-In (802.11b/g/n + NFC)
Remote Control Optional through RR-90 (sold separately)
Yes (wired, wireless, or smartphone)
GPS No Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-A1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 battery and BC-W126 charger
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 900 shots
Width 117 mm 151 mm
Height 67 mm 116 mm
Depth 39 mm 76 mm
Weight 330 gram 890 gram