Canon T2i vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

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Canon T2i vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon T2i Review.
See real-world photos taken with the T2i.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro1.

Succeeded by the Canon T3i
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Differences

Canon T2i advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

Less expensive
$900 vs $1700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.3 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

440 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.25 vs 0.37 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Canon T2i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
42 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.60x vs 0.54x
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
5.2 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
18 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
5.4 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
11 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 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
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

Read our Canon T2i Full Review

Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.
Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-7

Canon T2i

Pentax K-7

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T2i vs Pentax K-7

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Pentax K-7

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Sony A55

Canon T2i

Sony A55

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T2i vs Sony A55

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony A55

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Thinner

$734
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A55

Compared to Samsung NX11

Canon T2i

Samsung NX11

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T2i vs Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX11

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX11

Compared to Nikon D5100

Canon T2i

Nikon D5100

$692
APS-C

Shoots 60p video

$650
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T2i vs Nikon D5100

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Nikon D5100

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Canon T2i

Sony NEX-6

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T2i vs Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

$499
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

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