Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS 7D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-S20 and Canon EOS 7D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-S20 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 7D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-S20 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 7D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-S20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 7D 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-S20 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 7D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-S20 has a 45 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 7D. 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 7D has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-S20. Canon EOS 7D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-S20 has 160 to 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-S20
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 7D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-S20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 7D can shoot up to 8 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-S20 and Canon EOS 7D 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 7D weighs 860 gr (equal to 1.9 lb) which is 75% heavier than Fujifilm X-S20 and its 491 gr (or 1.08 lb).

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS 7D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-S20 and Canon EOS 7D, 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-S20	Canon EOS 7D
Name	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 7D
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 7D
Release Year	2023	2009
Release Date	2023-05-24	2009-09-01
MSRP	1299 USD	1699 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 7D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 7D
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	18 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 5	DUAL DIGIC 4
Image	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 7D
ISO Range	160 - 12800	100 - 12800
White Balance Presets	7	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	7 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 7D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	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-S20	Canon EOS 7D
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1840000	920000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	1× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 7D
Frames per second	8 fps	8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	900 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	7 meters	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	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-S20	Canon EOS 7D
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 7D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 7D
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone and wired remote)	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	No	Yes Optional through GP-E2
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 7D
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W235	Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	750 shots	800 shots
Width	127 mm	148 mm
Height	85 mm	111 mm
Depth	65 mm	74 mm
Weight	491 gram	860 gram