Canon EOS 5D vs Fujifilm X-E1

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 5D and the Fujifilm X-E1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS 5D was introduced in November 2005 and Fujifilm X-E1 was introduced in February 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS 5D Highlights

      • 13.3 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm X-E1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Unknown Focus Points (Unknown Cross-type)
      • 2.8" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS 5D
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X-E1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 5D and Fujifilm X-E1.

      PROS

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.3 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 71
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 800 shots
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.8"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Canon EOS 5D

      Canon 5D
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 5D over Fujifilm X-E1.

      Canon EOS 5D vs Fujifilm X-E1
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs APS-C
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.71x vs 0.62x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 800 shots vs 350 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS 5D.

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 5D III
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      Full Frame

      22.3 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 5D II
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Canon 5D IV
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      Full Frame

      30.4 MP

      Nikon Z9
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Panasonic GH5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Sony a7
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E4
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Panasonic G9 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      25.21 MP

      Nikon D500
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon 4000D
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-E1

      Fujifilm X-E1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-E1 over Canon EOS 5D.

      Canon EOS 5D vs Fujifilm X-E1
      Video Capture vs
      Sensor Type CMOS vs CMOS X-TRANS I
      Higher Sensor Resolution 13.3 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4368 x 2912 vs 4896 x 3264
      Center Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 2.8"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 96% vs 100%
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Average Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs Mini connector
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Microphone Input vs
      Lighter 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) vs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X-E1.

      Fujifilm X-E2
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E3
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-E4
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Olympus PEN-F
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Fujifilm X-H2
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Samsung WB30F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T4
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Nikon D750
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Pentax K-5 II
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony S980
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS 5D Fujifilm X-E1
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS 5D Fujifilm X-E1
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS 5D has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-E1 has a 2.8" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 5D has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm X-E1 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. Canon EOS 5D has 96% coverage with 0.71x magnification and Fujifilm X-E1 has 100% coverage with 0.93x (0.62x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 5D features a 13.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Fujifilm X-E1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-E1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS 5D is equipped with DIGIC II processor and can take pictures up to 4368 x 2912 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3168 x 2112, 2496 x 1664 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-E1 is equipped with EXR Pro processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896 x 2760,3264 x 3264, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2304 x 230, 2496 x 1664, 2496 x 1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS 5D has Canon EF lens mount and Fujifilm X-E1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Canon EOS 5D its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm X-E1 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS 5D it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-E1 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-E1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS 5D nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS 5D comes with BP-511A battery pack with battery life of 800 shots and Fujifilm X-E1 comes with W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS 5D has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II) card slot. Fujifilm X-E1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS 5D, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-E1. Canon EOS 5D can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm X-E1 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Fujifilm X-E1 has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Canon EOS 5D has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS 5D and 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-E1.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS 5D body has dimensions of 152 x 113 x 75 mm (5.98 x 4.45 x 2.95") and Fujifilm X-E1 body has dimensions of 129 x 75 x 38 mm (5.08 x 2.95 x 1.5"). Canon EOS 5D weighs 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) and Fujifilm X-E1 weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz).

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      152 mm

      113 mm

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      129 mm

      75 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS 5D and Fujifilm X-E1

      Canon EOS 5D and Fujifilm X-E1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      GOOD
      80
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 800 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 800 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      GOOD
      73
      •   Large Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      GOOD
      77
      •   Large Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 800 shots
      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS 5D and Fujifilm X-E1 and give them scores of 58 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      OVERALL
      58
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      GOOD
      72
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 13.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 71
      GOOD
      71
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS 5D

      Fujifilm X-E1

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 800 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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