Fujifilm X-E1 vs Canon EOS Rebel T1i

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E1 and Canon EOS Rebel T1i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-E1

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Rebel T1i is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E1 were released 2012 and Canon EOS Rebel T1i was released 2009. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-E1	2012
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	2009

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E1 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel T1i 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 Rebel T1i 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-E1	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	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-E1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel T1i has 15,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E1	16 MP 15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	15,1 MP 15054336 pixels 4752 x 3168

Fujifilm X-E1 has a 6 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel T1i. 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 Rebel T1i has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E1. Canon EOS Rebel T1i has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-E1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E1	200-6400
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	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-E1
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T1i

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 Rebel T1i can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E1	6
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	3,4

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E1 and Canon EOS Rebel T1i 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 T1i weighs 520 gr (equal to 1.15 lb) which is 49% heavier than Fujifilm X-E1 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-E1	350 gr 0.77 lb
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	520 gr 1.15 lb