Fujifilm X-T10 vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T10 and Canon EOS Rebel XSi. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T10 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Rebel XSi is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T10 were released 2015 and Canon EOS Rebel XSi was released 2008. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T10 2015
Canon EOS Rebel XSi 2008

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T10 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel XSi is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T10 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel XSi 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-T10 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Rebel XSi 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-T10 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel XSi has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T10 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS Rebel XSi 12,2 MP
12166656 pixels
4272 x 2848

Fujifilm X-T10 has a 31 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XSi. 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-T10 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XSi. Fujifilm X-T10 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Canon EOS Rebel XSi has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T10 200-6400
Canon EOS Rebel XSi 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-T10
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel XSi

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T10 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel XSi can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T10 8
Canon EOS Rebel XSi 3,5

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-T10. Unfortunately Canon EOS Rebel XSi 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 Rebel XSi weighs 524 gr (equal to 1.16 lb) which is 38% heavier than Fujifilm X-T10 and its 381 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T10 381 gr
0.84 lb
Canon EOS Rebel XSi 524 gr
1.16 lb

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T10 and Canon EOS Rebel XSi, 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-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Name Fujifilm X-T10 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Release Year 2015 2008
Release Date 2015-05-18 2008-01-24
MSRP 799 USD 799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
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 4272 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 12,2 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 3
Image
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
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-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
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
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 77 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-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 920000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Frames per second 8 fps 3,5 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 5 meters 13 meters
External Flash Yes 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-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
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-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone, cable release) Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS Yes
Optional via Smartphone
No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Pack LP-E5
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 600 shots
Width 118 mm 129 mm
Height 83 mm 98 mm
Depth 41 mm 62 mm
Weight 381 gram 524 gram