Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon EOS 550D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Canon EOS 550D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 550D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro1 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-Pro1 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.

** 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-Pro1 has a 16 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:

Canon EOS 550D has a 12 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-Pro1. 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-Pro1. Canon EOS 550D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-Pro1 has 200 to 6400.

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-Pro1
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-Pro1 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 550D can shoot up to 3,7 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro1 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.

Canon EOS 550D weighs 510 gr (equal to 1.12 lb) which is 13% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro1 and its 450 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon EOS 550D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro1 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-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
Name	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
Release Year	2012	2010
Release Date	2012-01-09	2010-02-08
MSRP	N/A	899 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-Pro1	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	4896 x 3264 pixels	5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels	16 MP	18,7 MP
Image Processor	EXR Pro	DIGIC 4
Image	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
ISO Range	200 - 6400	100 - 12800
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-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Single Continuous LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	N/A	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-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1230000	1040000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT color LCD monitor	TFT color liquid-crystal LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic and Optical (tunnel)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.37× (0.25× 35mm equiv.)	0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
Frames per second	6 fps	3,7 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 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	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	H.264	H.264
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	No	Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 550D
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	300 shots	N/A
Width	140 mm	129 mm
Height	82 mm	98 mm
Depth	43 mm	62 mm
Weight	450 gram	510 gram