Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS Kiss X8i

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Canon EOS Kiss X8i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Kiss X8i is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 were released 2016 and Canon EOS Kiss X8i was released 2015. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-Pro2 2016
Canon EOS Kiss X8i 2015

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss X8i 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 Kiss X8i 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 Kiss X8i 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss X8i has 24 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 Kiss X8i 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Canon EOS Kiss X8i has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro2. Canon EOS Kiss X8i has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-Pro2 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro2 200-12800
Canon EOS Kiss X8i 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-Pro2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X8i

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 Kiss X8i can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro2 8
Canon EOS Kiss X8i 5

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Canon EOS Kiss X8i 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 Kiss X8i weighs 555 gr (equal to 1.22 lb) which is 12% 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 Kiss X8i 555 gr
1.22 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS Kiss X8i Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Canon EOS Kiss X8i, 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 Kiss X8i
Name Fujifilm X-Pro2 Canon EOS Kiss X8i
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X8i
Release Year 2016 2015
Release Date 2016-01-15 2015-02-06
MSRP 1699 USD 749 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X8i
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X8i
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 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro DIGIC 6
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X8i
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 8
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 Kiss X8i
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
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 273 19
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 Kiss X8i
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1620000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 92% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.89× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X8i
Frames per second 8 fps 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 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
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-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X8i
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
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 Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X8i
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X8i
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Yes (Wired or via smartphone) Yes (wired or via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X8i
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 440 shots
Width 141 mm 132 mm
Height 83 mm 101 mm
Depth 56 mm 78 mm
Weight 495 gram 555 gram