Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS 40D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Canon EOS 40D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 40D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 40D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 40D 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-Pro2 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 40D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a 138 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 40D. 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-Pro2 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 40D. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 12800 while Canon EOS 40D has 100 to 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-Pro2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 40D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro2 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 40D can shoot up to 6,5 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-Pro2. Unfortunately Canon EOS 40D 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 40D weighs 822 gr (equal to 1.81 lb) which is 66% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro2 and its 495 gr (or 1.09 lb).

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS 40D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Canon EOS 40D, 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-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
Name	Fujifilm X-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
Release Year	2016	2007
Release Date	2016-01-15	2007-08-20
MSRP	1699 USD	1299 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
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	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	X Processor Pro	DIGIC 3
Image	Fujifilm X-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
ISO Range	200 - 12800	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-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
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	273	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-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1620000	230000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic and Optical (tunnel)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	92%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.89× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)	0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
Frames per second	8 fps	6,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
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-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	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-Pro2	Canon EOS 40D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger	Litium-Ion (Li-Ion) BP-511
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	800 shots
Width	141 mm	146 mm
Height	83 mm	108 mm
Depth	56 mm	74 mm
Weight	495 gram	822 gram