Fujifilm X-H2 vs Canon EOS Kiss X9i

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-H2 and Canon EOS Kiss X9i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-H2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Kiss X9i is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-H2 were released 2022 and Canon EOS Kiss X9i was released 2017. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-H2 2022
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 2017

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-H2 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss X9i is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-H2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss X9i 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-H2 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 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-H2 has a 40 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss X9i has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-H2 40 MP
39814656 pixels
7728 x 5152
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Fujifilm X-H2 has a 66 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss X9i. 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 Kiss X9i has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-H2. Canon EOS Kiss X9i has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-H2 has 125 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-H2 125-12800
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 100-25600

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-H2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X9i

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-H2 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss X9i can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-H2 15
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 6

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-H2 and Canon EOS Kiss X9i 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.

Fujifilm X-H2 weighs 660 gr (equal to 1.46 lb) which is 24% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X9i and its 532 gr (or 1.17 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-H2 660 gr
1.46 lb
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 532 gr
1.17 lb

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Canon EOS Kiss X9i Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-H2 and Canon EOS Kiss X9i, 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-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
Name Fujifilm X-H2 Canon EOS Kiss X9i
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
Release Year 2022 2017
Release Date 2022-09-08 2017-02-15
MSRP 1999 USD 749 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
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 7728 x 5152 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 40 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 DIGIC 7
Image
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
ISO Range 125 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 45
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-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1620000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.2× (0.8× 35mm equiv.) 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 5760000 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
Frames per second 15 fps 6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 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
Spot
Partial
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
Memory Card Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (Includes Bluetooth LE and NFC)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth remote)
GPS No Yes
Optional via Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS Kiss X9i
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 680 shots 600 shots
Width 136 mm 131 mm
Height 93 mm 100 mm
Depth 95 mm 76 mm
Weight 660 gram 532 gram