Fujifilm X-A2 vs Canon EOS Ra
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A2 and Canon EOS Ra. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm X-A2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Ra is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.
Fujifilm X-A2 were released 2015 and Canon EOS Ra was released 2018. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Fujifilm X-A2 | 2015 |
Canon EOS Ra | 2018 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Ra 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-A2 | 75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS Ra | 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-A2 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Ra has 30 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Fujifilm X-A2 |
16 MP
15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264 |
Canon EOS Ra |
30 MP
30105600 pixels 6720 x 4480 |
Canon EOS Ra has a 88 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-A2. 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 Ra has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-A2. Canon EOS Ra has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Fujifilm X-A2 has 200 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Fujifilm X-A2 | 200-6400 |
Canon EOS Ra | 100-40000 |
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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS Ra belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-A2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Ra
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A2 can shoot up to 5,6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Ra can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Fujifilm X-A2 | 5,6 |
Canon EOS Ra | 8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Fujifilm X-A2 and Canon EOS Ra 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 Ra weighs 660 gr (equal to 1.46 lb) which is 89% heavier than Fujifilm X-A2 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Fujifilm X-A2 | 350 gr 0.77 lb |
Canon EOS Ra | 660 gr 1.46 lb |
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Canon EOS Ra Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A2 and Canon EOS Ra, 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-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Name | Fujifilm X-A2 | Canon EOS Ra |
Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm X-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Release Year | 2015 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2015-01-15 | 2018-11-05 |
MSRP | 549 USD | 2499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm X-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Fujifilm X-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
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 8 |
Image |
Fujifilm X-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
ISO Range | 200 - 6400 | 100 - 40000 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 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-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 49 | 5655 |
Lens Mount |
Fujifilm X See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF 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-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 920000 | 2100000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | 175-degree upward-tilting TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | No Viewfinder | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76× | |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Fujifilm X-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Frames per second | 5,6 fps | 8 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) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm X-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
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 |
Fujifilm X-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm X-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE) |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or via smartphone) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm X-A2 |
Canon EOS Ra |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 410 shots | 370 shots |
Width | 117 mm | 136 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 40 mm | 84 mm |
Weight | 350 gram | 660 gram |