Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Canon EOS 400D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Canon EOS 400D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T1 IR is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 400D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR were released 2015 and Canon EOS 400D was released 2006. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 2015
Canon EOS 400D 2006

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T1 IR is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 400D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 400D 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 IR 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 400D 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 IR has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 400D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS 400D 10,1 MP
10077696 pixels
3888 x 2592

Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a 59 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 400D. 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-T1 IR has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 400D. Fujifilm X-T1 IR has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Canon EOS 400D has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 200-6400
Canon EOS 400D 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-T1 IR
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 400D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T1 IR can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 400D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 8
Canon EOS 400D 3

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-T1 IR. Unfortunately Canon EOS 400D 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 400D weighs 556 gr (equal to 1.23 lb) which is 26% heavier than Fujifilm X-T1 IR and its 440 gr (or 0.97 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 440 gr
0.97 lb
Canon EOS 400D 556 gr
1.23 lb

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Canon EOS 400D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Canon EOS 400D, 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 IR
Canon EOS 400D
Name Fujifilm X-T1 IR Canon EOS 400D
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 400D
Release Year 2015 2006
Release Date 2015-08-03 2006-08-24
MSRP 1699 USD 799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 400D
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 400D
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 3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 10,1 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 2
Image
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 400D
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 1600
White Balance Presets 8 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-T1 IR
Canon EOS 400D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
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 IR
Canon EOS 400D
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 2,5”
Screen dots 1040000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.16× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 400D
Frames per second 8 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 8 meters 12 meters
External Flash No Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 400D
Video recording Yes No
Video format 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-T1 IR
Canon EOS 400D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 400D
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Geotagging / Wireless communication (Image transfer) / View & Obtain Images / Remote camer
No
Remote Control Optional through RR-90 (remote release, not included)
Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS Yes
Optional via Smartphone
No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Canon EOS 400D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126
NB-2L
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 370 shots
Width 129 mm 127 mm
Height 90 mm 94 mm
Depth 47 mm 65 mm
Weight 440 gram 556 gram