Fujifilm X-H1 vs Canon EOS 550D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-H1 and Canon EOS 550D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-H1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 550D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-H1 were released 2018 and Canon EOS 550D was released 2010. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-H1 2018
Canon EOS 550D 2010

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-H1 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 550D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-H1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 550D 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-H1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 550D 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-H1 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 550D has 18,7 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-H1 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS 550D 18,7 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Fujifilm X-H1 has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 550D. 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 550D has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-H1. Canon EOS 550D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-H1 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-H1 200-12800
Canon EOS 550D 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-H1
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 550D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-H1 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 550D can shoot up to 3,7 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-H1 14
Canon EOS 550D 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-H1 and Canon EOS 550D 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.

Fujifilm X-H1 weighs 673 gr (equal to 1.48 lb) which is 32% heavier than Canon EOS 550D and its 510 gr (or 1.12 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-H1 673 gr
1.48 lb
Canon EOS 550D 510 gr
1.12 lb

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Canon EOS 550D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-H1 and Canon EOS 550D, 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-H1
Canon EOS 550D
Name Fujifilm X-H1 Canon EOS 550D
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-H1
Canon EOS 550D
Release Year 2018 2010
Release Date 2018-02-15 2010-02-08
MSRP 1899 USD 899 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-H1
Canon EOS 550D
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-H1
Canon EOS 550D
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 18,7 MP
Image Processor X-Processor Pro DIGIC 4
Image
Fujifilm X-H1
Canon EOS 550D
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-H1
Canon EOS 550D
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 325 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-H1
Canon EOS 550D
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT color liquid-crystal LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.13× (0.75× 35mm equiv.) 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-H1
Canon EOS 550D
Frames per second 14 fps 3,7 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 13 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
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-H1
Canon EOS 550D
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-H1
Canon EOS 550D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-H1
Canon EOS 550D
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0)
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-H1
Canon EOS 550D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 310 shots N/A
Width 140 mm 129 mm
Height 97 mm 98 mm
Depth 86 mm 62 mm
Weight 673 gram 510 gram