Fujifilm X-E1 vs Canon EOS 5D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E1 and Canon EOS 5D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 5D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E1 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 5D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 5D 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.

** 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-E1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5D has 12,7 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-E1 has a 26 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 5D. 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-E1 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5D. Fujifilm X-E1 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Canon EOS 5D has 50 to 3200.

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-E1
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E1 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5D 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-E1. Unfortunately Canon EOS 5D 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 5D weighs 895 gr (equal to 1.97 lb) which is 156% heavier than Fujifilm X-E1 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Canon EOS 5D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E1 and Canon EOS 5D, 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-E1	Canon EOS 5D
Name	Fujifilm X-E1	Canon EOS 5D
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-E1	Canon EOS 5D
Release Year	2012	2005
Release Date	2012-09-06	2005-08-22
MSRP	999 USD	3299 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-E1	Canon EOS 5D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-E1	Canon EOS 5D
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	4368 x 2912 pixels
Megapixels	16 MP	12,7 MP
Image Processor	EXR Pro	DIGIC 2
Image	Fujifilm X-E1	Canon EOS 5D
ISO Range	200 - 6400	50 - 3200
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-E1	Canon EOS 5D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Single Continuous LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	N/A	9
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-E1	Canon EOS 5D
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	2.8”	2,5”
Screen dots	460000	230000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT color LCD monitor	TFT liquid-crystal color LCD
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	96%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-E1	Canon EOS 5D
Frames per second	6 fps	3 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	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-E1	Canon EOS 5D
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	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-E1	Canon EOS 5D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-E1	Canon EOS 5D
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	No
Remote Control	Optional through RR-80	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-E1	Canon EOS 5D
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger	Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	400 shots
Width	129 mm	152 mm
Height	75 mm	113 mm
Depth	38 mm	75 mm
Weight	350 gram	895 gram