Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon EOS Rebel XS

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A7 and Canon EOS Rebel XS. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A7 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Rebel XS is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A7 were released 2019 and Canon EOS Rebel XS was released 2008. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-A7 2019
Canon EOS Rebel XS 2008

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-A7 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel XS is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A7 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel XS 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-A7 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Rebel XS 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-A7 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel XS has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-A7 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS Rebel XS 10,1 MP
10077696 pixels
3888 x 2592

Fujifilm X-A7 has a 138 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XS. 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-A7 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XS. Fujifilm X-A7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS Rebel XS has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A7 100-12800
Canon EOS Rebel XS 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-A7
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel XS

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A7 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel XS can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A7 6
Canon EOS Rebel XS 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-A7. Unfortunately Canon EOS Rebel XS 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 XS weighs 502 gr (equal to 1.11 lb) which is 57% heavier than Fujifilm X-A7 and its 320 gr (or 0.71 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-A7 320 gr
0.71 lb
Canon EOS Rebel XS 502 gr
1.11 lb

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon EOS Rebel XS Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A7 and Canon EOS Rebel XS, 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-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Name Fujifilm X-A7 Canon EOS Rebel XS
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Release Year 2019 2008
Release Date 2019-09-12 2008-06-10
MSRP 699 USD 599 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
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 3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 10,1 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 3
Image
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
ISO Range 100 - 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-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
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 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-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3.5” 2.5”
Screen dots 2760000 230000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.81× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Frames per second 6 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 4 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 +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (E3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-A7
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E5 battery pack
Battery Life (CIPA) 270 shots N/A
Width 119 mm 126 mm
Height 38 mm 98 mm
Depth 41 mm 65 mm
Weight 320 gram 502 gram