• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • APS-C 337.5mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 16,000

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Differences

Fujifilm X-E1 advantages over Canon 80D

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.82 vs 3.75 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 78 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    687g vs 1270g
    Lighter weight
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Canon 80D advantages over Fujifilm X-E1

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Fast startup
    ~0.50 vs 2.4 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 960 vs 350 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More telephoto lens reach
    216 mm vs 84 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
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.08 vs 0.44 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.8 fps vs 5.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    53 vs 16 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    6.7 fps vs 5.6 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    24 vs 12 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Produces superior image quality that's better than many DSLRs; Handsome and functional camera design recalls classic rangefinder models; Surprisingly good kit lens.

  • Mixed-bag operational performance, with sluggish startup and mediocre autofocus speed and shot-to-shot times; Video quality is only so-so.

  • Read our Fujifilm X-E1 Review

  • Very good image quality; Better RAW high ISO performance than predecessor; Improved buffer depth; Very fast AF; Dual Pixel CMOS AF is excellent; f/8 AF support; 1080/60p video; Headphone jack; Very good battery life.

  • New kit lens isn't very sharp; No 4K video; No clean HDMI out; 29:59 minute video recording limit; Phase detect AF not as sensitive in low-light as expected (Dual Pixel AF is better in low-light).

  • Read our Canon 80D Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX300

Fujifilm X-E1
Samsung NX300
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung NX300

Canon 80D
Samsung NX300
  • $935
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $1200
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 80D vs Samsung NX300

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-E1
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Canon 80D
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $935
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 80D vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Nikon D7200

Fujifilm X-E1
Nikon D7200
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1021
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D7200

Canon 80D
Nikon D7200
  • $935
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1021
  • APS-C
  • Higher effective ISO
  • More dynamic range

Compare Canon 80D vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E1
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Bigger RAW buffer
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Canon 80D
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $935
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 80D vs Fujifilm X-T10

Compared to Nikon D7500

Fujifilm X-E1
Nikon D7500
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D7500

Canon 80D
Nikon D7500
  • $935
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • NFC
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Fast startup

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