Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-A2

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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-A2

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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A2 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-A2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A2 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon 80D
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A3
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Differences

Canon 70D advantages over Fujifilm X-A2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

920 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 76 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.36 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
6.7 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
65 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.7 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm X-A2 advantages over Canon 70D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 4.11 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
40 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
564g vs 1233g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers full-time continuous autofocus (with phase detect at every pixel in framing area) for video and Live View still shooting; Full HD (1080p) video recording with pro-level features and quality; Improved resolution and good high ISO performance; Excellent Wi-Fi remote shooting with full exposure controls; 3-inch articulating LCD touchscreen.
Image quality only improved slightly over 60D; Dynamic range still lags behind competing models; May not feature enough upgrades to convince people to step up from 60D.
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Very good image quality; Great high ISO performance for its class; Very good optical performance from the kit lens; Decent battery life; Very good value for the money.
No built-in EVF; Slower than average full autofocus shutter lag in testing; Sluggish continuous AF for stills & video; Mediocre burst speeds; Limited dynamic range with JPEGs; No remote control with Wi-Fi.
Read our Fujifilm X-A2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Canon 70D

Nikon D7100

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$690
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100

Fujifilm X-A2

Nikon D7100

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$690
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony NEX-6

Canon 70D

Sony NEX-6

$1149
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 70D vs Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony NEX-6

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Sony A77 II

Canon 70D

Sony A77 II

$1149
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 70D vs Sony A77 II

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony A77 II

$600
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 70D

Canon 7D Mark II

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1597
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 70D vs Canon 7D Mark II

Fujifilm X-A2

Canon 7D Mark II

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$1597
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Nikon D7200

Canon 70D

Nikon D7200

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1097
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Canon 70D vs Nikon D7200

Fujifilm X-A2

Nikon D7200

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$1097
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon D7200

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