Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon EOS Rebel SL2

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Canon EOS Rebel SL2. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 were released 2012 and Canon EOS Rebel SL2 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-Pro1 2012
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 2017

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel SL2 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-Pro1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 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-Pro1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-Pro1 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has a 50 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-Pro1. 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 Rebel SL2 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro1. Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-Pro1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro1 200-6400
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 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-Pro1
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel SL2

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro1 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel SL2 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 6
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 5

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Canon EOS Rebel SL2 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 Rebel SL2 weighs 453 gr (equal to 1 lb) which is 1% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro1 and its 450 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro1 450 gr
0.99 lb
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 453 gr
1 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Canon EOS Rebel SL2, 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-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Name Fujifilm X-Pro1 Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Release Year 2012 2017
Release Date 2012-01-09 2017-06-29
MSRP N/A 549 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
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 4896 x 3264 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXR Pro DIGIC 7
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 25600
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-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 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-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1230000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.37× (0.25× 35mm equiv.) 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Frames per second 6 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 10 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth)
Remote Control No Yes (via wireless remote or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 300 shots 650 shots
Width 140 mm 122 mm
Height 82 mm 93 mm
Depth 43 mm 70 mm
Weight 450 gram 453 gram