Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS Kiss X9

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Canon EOS Kiss X9. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Kiss X9 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 were released 2016 and Canon EOS Kiss X9 was released 2017. 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 X9 2017

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss X9 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 X9 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 X9 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 X9 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 X9 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Canon EOS Kiss X9 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro2. Canon EOS Kiss X9 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-Pro2 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro2 200-12800
Canon EOS Kiss X9 100-25600

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 X9

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 X9 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro2 8
Canon EOS Kiss X9 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 X9 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-Pro2 weighs 495 gr (equal to 1.09 lb) which is 9% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X9 and its 453 gr (or 1 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro2 495 gr
1.09 lb
Canon EOS Kiss X9 453 gr
1 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS Kiss X9 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Canon EOS Kiss X9, 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 X9
Name Fujifilm X-Pro2 Canon EOS Kiss X9
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X9
Release Year 2016 2017
Release Date 2016-01-15 2017-06-29
MSRP 1699 USD 549 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X9
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X9
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 7
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X9
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 25600
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 Kiss X9
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 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 Kiss X9
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.) 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X9
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 10 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 X9
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 X9
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X9
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 + NFC + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (Wired or via smartphone) Yes (via wireless remote or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Canon EOS Kiss X9
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 650 shots
Width 141 mm 122 mm
Height 83 mm 93 mm
Depth 56 mm 70 mm
Weight 495 gram 453 gram