Fujifilm X-A3 vs Canon EOS Rebel XS

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A3 and Canon EOS Rebel XS. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Rebel XS is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-A3 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel XS is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel XS has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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-A3 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel XS has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-A3 has a 138 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XS. 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

Fujifilm X-A3 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XS. Fujifilm X-A3 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Canon EOS Rebel XS has 100 to 1600.

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-A3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel XS

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A3 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel XS can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-A3. Unfortunately Canon EOS Rebel XS does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 Rebel XS weighs 502 gr (equal to 1.11 lb) which is 48% heavier than Fujifilm X-A3 and its 339 gr (or 0.75 lb).

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Canon EOS Rebel XS Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A3 and Canon EOS Rebel XS, 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-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Name	Fujifilm X-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Release Year	2016	2008
Release Date	2016-08-25	2008-06-10
MSRP	599 USD	599 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	EXR Processor II	DIGIC 3
Image	Fujifilm X-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
ISO Range	200 - 6400	100 - 1600
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-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	77	7
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S 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	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
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3”	2.5”
Screen dots	1040000	230000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	No Viewfinder	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage		95%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.81× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Frames per second	6 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	7 meters	13 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm X-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n)	No
Remote Control	Yes (wired or via smartphone)	Yes (E3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-A3	Canon EOS Rebel XS
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E5 battery pack
Battery Life (CIPA)	410 shots	N/A
Width	117 mm	126 mm
Height	67 mm	98 mm
Depth	40 mm	65 mm
Weight	339 gram	502 gram