Canon EOS 40D vs Fujifilm X-A5

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      BrandCanonFujifilm
      ModelEOS 40DX-A5
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 30D Fujifilm X-A3
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 50D Fujifilm X-A7
      MSRP$599 (with 15-45mm PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.2 x 14.8 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels10.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Max Image Resolution3888 x 25926000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions2816 x 1880, 1936 x 1288
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points991
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SFujifilm X
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function
      Shutter Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeFocal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.5 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferApprox. 6.0 fps (JPEG : max. approx. 10 frames)
      Approx. 3.0 fps (JPEG : max. approx. 50 frames)
      Flash Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Red-eye reduction
      Off
      Auto
      flash on
      flash off
      slow synchro
      rear-curtain synchro
      commander
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1005.70 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
      Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      DxO Low Light ISO703
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.3
      DxO Overall Score64
      Video Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1 LE
      Remote Control N3 connector Wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity85% or less10 to 80%
      Physical Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Dimensions146 x 108 x 74 mm (5.75 x 4.25 x 2.91")117 x 68 x 40 mm (4.61 x 2.68 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)822 g (1.81 lb / 29.00 oz)361 g (0.80 lb / 12.73 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 7.5 x 5.25"
      Package Weight2.7 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Battery PackNP-W126S
      Battery Life800 shots450 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 40D Fujifilm X-A5
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemUltra Sonic Vibration
      Included AccessoriesLi-ion battery NP-W126S
      AC power adapter
      Plug Adapter
      USB cable
      Shoulder strap
      Body cap
      Owner's manual


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