Canon EOS Rebel XSi vs Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS Rebel XSi and the Fujifilm X-M1, 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 Rebel XSi was introduced in May 2008 and Fujifilm X-M1 was introduced in September 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi Highlights

      • 12.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm X-M1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 5.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X-M1
      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 Rebel XSi and Fujifilm X-M1.

      PROS

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.5 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
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   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 Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 61
      •   Weight - 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Canon Rebel XSi
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel XSi over Fujifilm X-M1.

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi vs Fujifilm X-M1
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec vs 1/180 sec

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      Canon Rebel XT
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      APS-C

      8 MP

      Canon Rebel XS
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      APS-C

      10.1 MP

      Canon Rebel XTi
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      APS-C

      10.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T1i
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      APS-C

      15.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Pentax ist DS2
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon M5
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Pentax K-7
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Fujifilm X-T2
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Leica M8
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-M1

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-M1 over Canon EOS Rebel XSi.

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi vs Fujifilm X-M1
      Video Capture vs
      Sensor Type CMOS vs CMOS X-TRANS I
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4272 x 2848 vs 4896 x 3264
      More Focus Points 9 vs 49
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 920k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.5 fps vs 5.6 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs Mini Type C
      Speaker vs Mono
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz) vs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X-M1.

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Leica X2
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm S200EXR
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      1/1.6-inch

      12 MP

      Ricoh CX3
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic FH2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon S9700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Casio EX-Z29
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.10 MP

      Pentax XG-1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S3600
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon Rebel XS
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      APS-C

      10.1 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 Rebel XSi Fujifilm X-M1
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS Rebel XSi Fujifilm X-M1
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi and Fujifilm X-M1 have 3.0" screens with 230k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Canon EOS Rebel XSi has a Fixed screen Fujifilm X-M1 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm X-M1 with Tilting screen


      Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.87x (0.54x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm X-M1.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi features a 12.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.2 x 14.8 mm and a total area of 328.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Fujifilm X-M1 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 200 - 6,400.

      Fujifilm X-M1 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-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 Rebel XSi can take pictures up to 4272 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-M1 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and Fujifilm X-M1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. They both have APS-C sensor but because of a small size difference their crop factors (also called lens multiplier) differ from each other. Canon EOS Rebel XSi has the crop factor of 1.6x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6. Fujifilm X-M1 has the crop factor of 1.5x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-M1

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-M1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS Rebel XSi it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-M1 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-M1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS Rebel XSi nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-M1

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-M1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card slot. Fujifilm X-M1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi has Electronically-controlled Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel XSi, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-M1. Canon EOS Rebel XSi can shoot continuously up to 3.5 fps. Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 9 focusing points and Fujifilm X-M1 has 49 focusing points..


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS Rebel XSi ranges from +1 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±2 EV range on Canon EOS Rebel XSi and ±2 EV range on Fujifilm X-M1. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS Rebel XSi and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm X-M1.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m at ISO 100 on Canon EOS Rebel XSi and 7.00 m at ISO 200 on Fujifilm X-M1. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm X-M1. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS Rebel XSi and 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-M1.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi body has dimensions of 129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44") and Fujifilm X-M1 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54"). Canon EOS Rebel XSi weighs 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz) and Fujifilm X-M1 weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz).

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      129 mm

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      117 mm

      67 mm

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      62 mm

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      39 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS Rebel XSi and Fujifilm X-M1

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi and Fujifilm X-M1 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 Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      GOOD
      73
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      GOOD
      78
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS Rebel XSi and Fujifilm X-M1 and give them scores of 56 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 Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      OVERALL
      56
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 61
      GOOD
      72
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.5 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 - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

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

      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      GOOD
      78
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      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 Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS Rebel XSi

      Fujifilm X-M1

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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