Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon EOS Rebel T3i

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A7 and Canon EOS Rebel T3i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A7 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Rebel T3i is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A7 were released 2019 and Canon EOS Rebel T3i was released 2011. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-A7 2019
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 2011

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-A7 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A7 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel T3i 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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-A7 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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-A7 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel T3i has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-A7 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Fujifilm X-A7 has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel T3i. 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

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A7 100-12800
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 100-12800

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 Fujifilm X-A7
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T3i

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A7 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel T3i can shoot up to 3,7 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A7 6
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 3,7

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-A7 and Canon EOS Rebel T3i 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 Rebel T3i weighs 570 gr (equal to 1.26 lb) which is 78% heavier than Fujifilm X-A7 and its 320 gr (or 0.71 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-A7 320 gr
0.71 lb
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 570 gr
1.26 lb

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon EOS Rebel T3i Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A7 and Canon EOS Rebel T3i, 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-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Name Fujifilm X-A7 Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Release Year 2019 2011
Release Date 2019-09-12 2011-02-07
MSRP 699 USD 1099 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
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 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 18 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4
Image
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 12800
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-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
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
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 9
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-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3.5” 3”
Screen dots 2760000 1040000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.85× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Frames per second 6 fps 3,7 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 4 meters 13 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2)
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 270 shots 440 shots
Width 119 mm 133 mm
Height 38 mm 100 mm
Depth 41 mm 80 mm
Weight 320 gram 570 gram