Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon EOS 300D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon EOS 300D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T20 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 300D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T20 were released 2017 and Canon EOS 300D was released 2003. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T20 2017
Canon EOS 300D 2003

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T20 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 300D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 300D 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-T20 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 300D 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-T20 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 300D has 6,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T20 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS 300D 6,3 MP
6291456 pixels
3072 x 2048

Fujifilm X-T20 has a 281 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 300D. 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-T20 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 300D. Fujifilm X-T20 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 12800 while Canon EOS 300D has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T20 200-12800
Canon EOS 300D 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-T20
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 300D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 300D can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T20 8
Canon EOS 300D 2,5

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-T20. Unfortunately Canon EOS 300D 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 300D weighs 645 gr (equal to 1.42 lb) which is 68% heavier than Fujifilm X-T20 and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T20 383 gr
0.84 lb
Canon EOS 300D 645 gr
1.42 lb

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon EOS 300D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon EOS 300D, 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-T20
Canon EOS 300D
Name Fujifilm X-T20 Canon EOS 300D
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T20
Canon EOS 300D
Release Year 2017 2003
Release Date 2017-01-19 2003-08-20
MSRP 899 USD 899 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T20
Canon EOS 300D
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T20
Canon EOS 300D
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 3072 x 2048 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 6,3 MP
Image Processor X-Processor Pro2 DIGIC
Image
Fujifilm X-T20
Canon EOS 300D
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 1600
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-T20
Canon EOS 300D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 325 7
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-T20
Canon EOS 300D
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 1,8”
Screen dots 1040000 118000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T20
Canon EOS 300D
Frames per second 8 fps 2,5 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 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T20
Canon EOS 300D
Video recording Yes No
Video format H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-T20
Canon EOS 300D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T20
Canon EOS 300D
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes 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-T20
Canon EOS 300D
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery
BP-511 Lithium-Ion battery pack
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 400 shots
Width 118 mm 142 mm
Height 83 mm 99 mm
Depth 41 mm 72 mm
Weight 383 gram 645 gram