Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS 450D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Canon EOS 450D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 450D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 were released 2016 and Canon EOS 450D was released 2008. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-Pro2 2016
Canon EOS 450D 2008

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 450D 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 450D 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-Pro2 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 450D 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-Pro2 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 450D has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-Pro2 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS 450D 12,2 MP
12166656 pixels
4272 x 2848

Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a 97 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 450D. 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 450D. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 12800 while Canon EOS 450D has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro2 200-12800
Canon EOS 450D 100-1600

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-Pro2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 450D

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 450D can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro2 8
Canon EOS 450D 3,5

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-Pro2. Unfortunately Canon EOS 450D 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 450D weighs 524 gr (equal to 1.16 lb) which is 6% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro2 and its 495 gr (or 1.09 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro2 495 gr
1.09 lb
Canon EOS 450D 524 gr
1.16 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS 450D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Canon EOS 450D, 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 450D
Name Fujifilm X-Pro2 Canon EOS 450D
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS 450D
Release Year 2016 2008
Release Date 2016-01-15 2008-01-24
MSRP 1699 USD 799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS 450D
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS 450D
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 4272 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 12,2 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro DIGIC 3
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS 450D
ISO Range 200 - 12800 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-Pro2
Canon EOS 450D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
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 450D
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 (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 92% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.89× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS 450D
Frames per second 8 fps 3,5 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
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS 450D
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 450D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS 450D
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 (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS 450D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E5
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots N/A
Width 141 mm 129 mm
Height 83 mm 98 mm
Depth 56 mm 62 mm
Weight 495 gram 524 gram