Fujifilm X-E2S vs Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2S and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E2S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E2S were released 2016 and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography was released 2005. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E2S 2016
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography 2005

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E2S is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E2S has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography 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-E2S 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography 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-E2S has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography has 8,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E2S 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography 8,2 MP
8185344 pixels
3504 x 2336

Fujifilm X-E2S has a 95 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography. 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-E2S has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography. Fujifilm X-E2S has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E2S 200-6400
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography 100-3200

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-E2S
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E2S can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E2S 7
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography 5

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-E2S. Unfortunately Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography 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 20D Astrophotography weighs 770 gr (equal to 1.7 lb) which is 120% heavier than Fujifilm X-E2S and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E2S 350 gr
0.77 lb
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography 770 gr
1.7 lb

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E2S and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography, 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-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
Name Fujifilm X-E2S Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
Release Year 2016 2005
Release Date 2016-01-15 2005-06-01
MSRP 699 USD 1499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
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 4896 x 3264 pixels 3504 x 2336 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 8,2 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 2
Image
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 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-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 77 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-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 1.8”
Screen dots 1040000 118000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.9× (0.56× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
Frames per second 7 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes 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-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
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-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
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 (N3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E2S
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Pack BP-511A
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 1000 shots
Width 129 mm 144 mm
Height 75 mm 106 mm
Depth 37 mm 72 mm
Weight 350 gram 770 gram