Fujifilm X-E2 vs Canon EOS R

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2 and Canon EOS R. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS R is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E2 were released 2013 and Canon EOS R was released 2018. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E2 2013
Canon EOS R 2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R has a "Canon Full Frame"-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-E2 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS R 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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-E2 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R has 30 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E2 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS R 30 MP
30105600 pixels
6720 x 4480

Canon EOS R has a 88 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-E2. 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 R has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E2. Canon EOS R has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Fujifilm X-E2 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E2 200-6400
Canon EOS R 100-40000

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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E2 can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E2 7
Canon EOS R 8

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E2 and Canon EOS R 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 R weighs 660 gr (equal to 1.46 lb) which is 89% heavier than Fujifilm X-E2 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E2 350 gr
0.77 lb
Canon EOS R 660 gr
1.46 lb

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Canon EOS R Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E2 and Canon EOS R, 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-E2
Canon EOS R
Name Fujifilm X-E2 Canon EOS R
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS R
Release Year 2013 2018
Release Date 2013-10-18 2018-09-05
MSRP 999 USD 2299 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS R
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS R
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 6720 x 4480 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 30 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 8
Image
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS R
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 40000
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-E2
Canon EOS R
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
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 5655
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

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
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS R
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1040000 2100000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 3690000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS R
Frames per second 7 fps 8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS R
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS R
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS R
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Image playback/sharing, geo-tagging)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE)
Remote Control Optional through RR-90
Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS R
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 370 shots
Width 129 mm 136 mm
Height 75 mm 98 mm
Depth 37 mm 84 mm
Weight 350 gram 660 gram