Fujifilm X-T3 vs Canon EOS 20D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T3 and Canon EOS 20D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 20D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T3 were released 2018 and Canon EOS 20D was released 2004. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T3 2018
Canon EOS 20D 2004

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T3 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 20D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 20D 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-T3 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 20D 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-T3 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 20D has 8,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T3 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Canon EOS 20D 8,2 MP
8185344 pixels
3504 x 2336

Fujifilm X-T3 has a 217 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 20D. 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-T3 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 20D. Fujifilm X-T3 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Canon EOS 20D has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T3 160-12800
Canon EOS 20D 100-3200

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-T3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 20D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T3 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 20D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T3 20
Canon EOS 20D 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-T3. Unfortunately Canon EOS 20D 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 20D weighs 770 gr (equal to 1.7 lb) which is 43% heavier than Fujifilm X-T3 and its 539 gr (or 1.19 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T3 539 gr
1.19 lb
Canon EOS 20D 770 gr
1.7 lb

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Canon EOS 20D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T3 and Canon EOS 20D, 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-T3
Canon EOS 20D
Name Fujifilm X-T3 Canon EOS 20D
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS 20D
Release Year 2018 2004
Release Date 2018-09-06 2004-08-19
MSRP 1499 USD 1499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS 20D
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS 20D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 3504 x 2336 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 8,2 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 DIGIC 2
Image
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS 20D
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 3200
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-T3
Canon EOS 20D
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 425 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-T3
Canon EOS 20D
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 1,8”
Screen dots 1040000 118000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.125× (0.75× 35mm equiv.) 0.9× (0.56× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS 20D
Frames per second 20 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 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, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS 20D
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS 20D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS 20D
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2 LE)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or cable release) Yes (N3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS 20D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
BP-511A Lithium-Ion battery pack
Battery Life (CIPA) 390 shots 700 shots
Width 133 mm 144 mm
Height 93 mm 106 mm
Depth 59 mm 72 mm
Weight 539 gram 770 gram