Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon EOS 500D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon EOS 500D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 500D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T1 were released 2014 and Canon EOS 500D was released 2009. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T1 2014
Canon EOS 500D 2009

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T1 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 500D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 500D 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-T1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 500D 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-T1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 500D has 15,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T1 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS 500D 15,1 MP
15054336 pixels
4752 x 3168

Fujifilm X-T1 has a 6 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 500D. 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 500D has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T1. Canon EOS 500D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T1 200-6400
Canon EOS 500D 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-T1
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 500D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T1 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 500D can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T1 8
Canon EOS 500D 3,4

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon EOS 500D 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 500D weighs 520 gr (equal to 1.15 lb) which is 18% heavier than Fujifilm X-T1 and its 440 gr (or 0.97 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T1 440 gr
0.97 lb
Canon EOS 500D 520 gr
1.15 lb

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon EOS 500D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon EOS 500D, 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-T1
Canon EOS 500D
Name Fujifilm X-T1 Canon EOS 500D
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon EOS 500D
Release Year 2014 2009
Release Date 2014-01-28 2009-03-25
MSRP 1299 USD 1599 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon EOS 500D
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon EOS 500D
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 4896 x 3264 pixels 4752 x 3168 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 15,1 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 4
Image
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon EOS 500D
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 8 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon EOS 500D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 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-T1
Canon EOS 500D
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 920000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT color LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.16× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon EOS 500D
Frames per second 8 fps 3,4 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 13 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer No Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon EOS 500D
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
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 No
Storage
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon EOS 500D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon EOS 500D
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Geotagging / Wireless communication (Image transfer) / View & Obtain Images / Remote camer
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Optional through Yes RR-90
Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS Yes
Optional via Smartphone
No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T1
Canon EOS 500D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126
Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 440 shots
Width 129 mm 129 mm
Height 90 mm 98 mm
Depth 47 mm 62 mm
Weight 440 gram 520 gram