Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon EOS 650D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon EOS 650D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 650D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T2 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 650D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 650D 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-T2 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 650D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-T2 has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 650D. 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 650D has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T2. Canon EOS 650D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T2 has 200 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-T2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 650D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T2 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 650D can shoot up to 5 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-T2 and Canon EOS 650D 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 650D weighs 575 gr (equal to 1.27 lb) which is 13% heavier than Fujifilm X-T2 and its 507 gr (or 1.12 lb).

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon EOS 650D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon EOS 650D, 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-T2	Canon EOS 650D
Name	Fujifilm X-T2	Canon EOS 650D
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T2	Canon EOS 650D
Release Year	2016	2012
Release Date	2016-07-07	2012-06-08
MSRP	1599 USD	849 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T2	Canon EOS 650D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T2	Canon EOS 650D
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	5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	18 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor Pro2	DIGIC 5
Image	Fujifilm X-T2	Canon EOS 650D
ISO Range	200 - 12800	100 - 12800
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-T2	Canon EOS 650D
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 Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	325	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-T2	Canon EOS 650D
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fully articulated
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	1040000
Touch screen	No	Yes
Screen type	N/A	Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.16× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)	0.85× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	0
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T2	Canon EOS 650D
Frames per second	14 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	13 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-T2	Canon EOS 650D
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	H.264
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-T2	Canon EOS 650D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T2	Canon EOS 650D
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n)	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone or wired remote)	Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS	No	Yes Optional
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T2	Canon EOS 650D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	340 shots	440 shots
Width	133 mm	133 mm
Height	92 mm	100 mm
Depth	49 mm	79 mm
Weight	507 gram	575 gram