Canon T4i vs Fujifilm X-A1

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Canon T4i vs Fujifilm X-A1

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon T4i Review.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A1.

Succeeded by the Canon T5i
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A2
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Differences

Canon T4i advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

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
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

440 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 76 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Canon T4i

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.
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
39 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
5.6 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 19 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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

Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes.
Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-A1 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Canon T5i

Canon T4i

Canon T5i

$579
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T5i

Fujifilm X-A1

Canon T5i

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Canon T3i

Canon T4i

Canon T3i

$579
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T3i

Fujifilm X-A1

Canon T3i

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Canon T3i

Compared to Pentax K-30

Canon T4i

Pentax K-30

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-30

Fujifilm X-A1

Pentax K-30

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Canon T4i

Pentax K-5 II

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-5 II

Fujifilm X-A1

Pentax K-5 II

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Canon T4i

Sony NEX-3N

$579
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T4i vs Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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