Fujifilm X-E2S vs Canon EOS 400D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2S and Canon EOS 400D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E2S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 400D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E2S is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 400D 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 400D 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-E2S has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 400D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-E2S has a 59 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 400D. 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 400D. Fujifilm X-E2S has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Canon EOS 400D 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-E2S
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 400D

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 400D 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-E2S. Unfortunately Canon EOS 400D 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 400D weighs 556 gr (equal to 1.23 lb) which is 59% heavier than Fujifilm X-E2S and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Canon EOS 400D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E2S and Canon EOS 400D, 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 400D
Name	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 400D
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 400D
Release Year	2016	2006
Release Date	2016-01-15	2006-08-24
MSRP	699 USD	799 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 400D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 400D
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	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	16 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	EXR Processor II	DIGIC 2
Image	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 400D
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-E2S	Canon EOS 400D
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 400D
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3”	2,5”
Screen dots	1040000	230000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 400D
Frames per second	7 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/32000 seconds	1/4000 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 400D
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 400D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 400D
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, InfraRed)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 400D
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger	NB-2L
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	370 shots
Width	129 mm	127 mm
Height	75 mm	94 mm
Depth	37 mm	65 mm
Weight	350 gram	556 gram