Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1

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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm X-T1

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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-T1 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-T1 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T1 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon 80D
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T2
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Differences

Canon 70D advantages over Fujifilm X-T1

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$999 vs $1699
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
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 350 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
65 vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T1 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)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
46 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
771g vs 1233g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.77x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
8.3 fps vs 6.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.2 fps vs 6.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
23 vs 14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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
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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Excellent image quality; Solid, weather-sealed body; Retro design that actually makes sense in a digital camera; Very low viewfinder lag for single-servo shooting; Fast burst shooting with great buffer depths; In-camera Wi-Fi connectivity
Exposure compensation dial is easily bumped; Four-way controller buttons are hard to press; Significant viewfinder lag for burst shooting; No raw files above ISO 6,400; Default settings strongly limit JPEG dynamic range
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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-T1

Nikon D7100

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$690
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Compared to Samsung NX30

Canon 70D

Samsung NX30

$1149
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 70D vs Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T1

Samsung NX30

$1099
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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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-T1

Sony A77 II

$1099
APS-C

Bigger pixels
On-sensor phase detect

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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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-T1

Canon 7D Mark II

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$1597
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

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Compared to Nikon D7200

Canon 70D

Nikon D7200

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1016
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Canon 70D vs Nikon D7200

Fujifilm X-T1

Nikon D7200

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$1016
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

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