Canon 850D vs Fujifilm X100V

The Canon EOS 850D (called Canon T8i in some regions) and the Fujifilm X100V are two digital cameras that were officially introduced in February 2020. The 850D is a DSLR, while the X100V is a fixed lens compact. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the Fujifilm provides 26 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications

Canon 850D		Fujifilm X100V
Digital single lens reflex		Fixed lens compact camera
Canon EF mount lenses		35mm f/2.0
24 MP, APS-C Sensor		26 MP, APS-C Sensor
4K/24p Video		4K/30p Video
ISO 100-25,600 (100 - 51,200)		ISO 160-12,800 (80 - 51,200)
Optical viewfinder		Electronic viewfinder (3690k dots)
3.0 LCD, 1040k dots		3.0 LCD, 1620k dots
Swivel touchscreen		Tilting touchscreen
7.5 shutter flaps per second		11 shutter flaps per second
not weather sealed		Weathersealed body
800 shots per battery charge		420 shots per battery charge
131 x 103 x 76 mm, 515 g		128 x 75 x 53 mm, 478 g

Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 850D and the Fujifilm X100V? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 850D and the Fujifilm X100V is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The X100V can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the 850D is only available in black.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Fujifilm X100V is notably smaller (29 percent) than the Canon 850D. It is noteworthy in this context that the X100V is splash and dust-proof, while the 850D does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the X100V has a lens built in, whereas the 850D is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the 850D and their specifications in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the 850D gets 800 shots out of its LP-E17 battery, while the X100V can take 420 images on a single charge of its NP-W126S power pack. The power pack in the X100V can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

Body Specifications

		Camera Model	Camera Width	Camera Height	Camera Depth	Camera Weight	Battery Life	Weather Sealing	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
1.		Canon 850D	131 mm	103 mm	76 mm	515 g	800	n	Feb 2020	749
2.		Fujifilm X100V	128 mm	75 mm	53 mm	478 g	420	Y	Feb 2020	1,399
3.		Canon RP	133 mm	85 mm	70 mm	485 g	250	n	Feb 2019	1,299
4.		Canon 250D	122 mm	93 mm	70 mm	449 g	1070	n	Apr 2019	599
5.		Canon G5 X Mark II	111 mm	61 mm	46 mm	340 g	230	n	Jul 2019	899
6.		Canon G7 X Mark III	105 mm	61 mm	41 mm	304 g	235	n	Jul 2019	749
7.		Canon 2000D	129 mm	101 mm	78 mm	475 g	500	n	Feb 2018	449
8.		Canon 77D	131 mm	100 mm	76 mm	540 g	600	n	Feb 2017	899
9.		Canon 200D	122 mm	93 mm	70 mm	453 g	650	n	Jun 2017	549
10.		Canon 800D	131 mm	100 mm	76 mm	532 g	600	n	Feb 2017	749
11.		Canon G1 X Mark III	115 mm	78 mm	51 mm	399 g	200	Y	Oct 2017	1,299
12.		Canon 750D	132 mm	101 mm	78 mm	555 g	440	n	Feb 2015	749
13.		Canon 760D	132 mm	101 mm	78 mm	565 g	440	n	Feb 2015	649
14.		Fujifilm X-T3	133 mm	93 mm	59 mm	539 g	390	Y	Sep 2018	1,499
15.		Fujifilm X100F	127 mm	75 mm	52 mm	469 g	390	n	Jan 2017	1,299
16.		Fujifilm X-Pro2	141 mm	83 mm	46 mm	495 g	350	Y	Jan 2016	1,699
17.		Fujifilm X-T2	133 mm	92 mm	49 mm	507 g	340	Y	Jul 2016	1,599
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. The sensor area in the X100V is 11 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (850D) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

With 26MP, the X100V offers a higher resolution than the 850D (24MP), but the X100V nevertheless has marginally larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.76μm versus 3.72μm for the 850D) due to its larger sensor. It is noteworthy in this context that the two cameras were released in close succession, so that their sensors are from the same technological generation. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the X100V has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The Canon EOS 850D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 100-51200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Fujifilm X100V are ISO 160 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-51200.

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

Sensor Characteristics

		Camera Model	Sensor Class	Resolution (MP)	Horiz. Pixels	Vert. Pixels	Video Format	DXO Portrait	DXO Landscape	DXO Sports	DXO Overall
1.		Canon 850D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	4K/24p	..	..	..	..
2.		Fujifilm X100V	APS-C	26.0	6240	4160	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
3.		Canon RP	Full Frame	26.2	6240	4160	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
4.		Canon 250D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	4K/25p	..	..	..	..
5.		Canon G5 X Mark II	1-inch	20.0	5472	3648	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
6.		Canon G7 X Mark III	1-inch	20.0	5472	3648	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
7.		Canon 2000D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	22.6	11.9	1009	71
8.		Canon 77D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.6	13.3	971	78
9.		Canon 200D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.6	13.4	1041	79
10.		Canon 800D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
11.		Canon G1 X Mark III	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
12.		Canon 750D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	22.7	12.0	919	71
13.		Canon 760D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	22.6	12.0	915	70
14.		Fujifilm X-T3	APS-C	26.0	6240	4160	4K/60p	..	..	..	..
15.		Fujifilm X100F	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
16.		Fujifilm X-Pro2	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
17.		Fujifilm X-T2	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	4K/30p	..	..	..	..

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the X100V provides a faster frame rate than the 850D. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Canon is limited to 4K/24p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the X100V has an electronic viewfinder (3690k dots), while the 850D has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (95%), but the viewfinder of the X100V has a higher magnification than the one of the 850D (0.52x vs 0.51x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 850D, the Fujifilm X100V, and comparable cameras.

Core Features

		Camera Model	Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots)	Control Panel (yes/no)	LCD Size (inch)	LCD Resolution (000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Touch Screen (yes/no)	Mech Shutter Speed	Shutter Flaps (1/sec)	Built-in Flash (yes/no)	Built-in Image Stab
1.		Canon 850D	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	7.5	Y	n
2.		Fujifilm X100V	3690	n	3.0	1620	tilting	Y	1/4000s	11.0	Y	n
3.		Canon RP	2360	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	n	n
4.		Canon 250D	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
5.		Canon G5 X Mark II	2360	n	3.0	1040	tilting	Y	1/2000s	30	Y	Y
6.		Canon G7 X Mark III	none	n	3.0	1040	tilting	Y	1/2000s	30	Y	Y
7.		Canon 2000D	optical	n	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
8.		Canon 77D	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
9.		Canon 200D	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
10.		Canon 800D	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
11.		Canon G1 X Mark III	2360	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/2000s	9.0	Y	Y
12.		Canon 750D	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
13.		Canon 760D	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
14.		Fujifilm X-T3	3690	n	3.0	1040	tilting	Y	1/8000s	11.0	n	n
15.		Fujifilm X100F	2360	n	3.0	1040	fixed	n	1/4000s	8.0	Y	n
16.		Fujifilm X-Pro2	2360	n	3.0	1620	fixed	n	1/8000s	8.0	n	n
17.		Fujifilm X-T2	2360	n	3.0	1040	tilting	n	1/8000s	8.0	n	n

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the X100V is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Canon 850D and the Fujifilm X100V both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the 850D and the X100V write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 850D and Fujifilm X100V and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections

		Camera Model	Hotshoe Port	Internal Microphone	Internal Speaker	Microphone Port	Headphone Port	HDMI Port	USB Port	WiFi Support	NFC Support	Bluetooth Support
1.		Canon 850D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	-	Y
2.		Fujifilm X100V	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	3.1	Y	-	Y
3.		Canon RP	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	micro	2.0	Y	-	Y
4.		Canon 250D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	-	Y
5.		Canon G5 X Mark II	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	3.1	Y	-	Y
6.		Canon G7 X Mark III	-	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	3.1	Y	-	Y
7.		Canon 2000D	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
8.		Canon 77D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
9.		Canon 200D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
10.		Canon 800D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
11.		Canon G1 X Mark III	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	Y	Y
12.		Canon 750D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
13.		Canon 760D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
14.		Fujifilm X-T3	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	micro	3.1	Y	-	Y
15.		Fujifilm X100F	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	-
16.		Fujifilm X-Pro2	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	-
17.		Fujifilm X-T2	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	3.0	Y	-	-

Both the 850D and the X100V are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. The X100V replaced the earlier Fujifilm X100F, while the 850D followed on from the Canon 800D. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon and Fujifilm websites.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 850D and the Fujifilm X100V? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS 850D:

• Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
• Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
• More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
• More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
• More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
• Longer lasting: Can take more shots (800 versus 420) on a single battery charge.

Arguments in favor of the Fujifilm X100V:

• Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
• Better video: Provides higher movie framerates (4K/30p versus 4K/24p).
• More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
• Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.52x vs 0.51x).
• More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1620k vs 1040k dots).
• Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (11 vs 7.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
• Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
• Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the 850D requires a separate lens.
• More compact: Is smaller (128x75mm vs 131x103mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
• Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the 850D).
• Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
• Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
• Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the X100V is the clear winner of the contest (13 : 6 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 850D and the Fujifilm X100V place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Prime Lens Compact Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the 850D and the X100V in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

Expert Camera Reviews

		Camera   Model	AP   score	CL   score	DPR   score	EPZ   score	PB   score	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
1.		Canon 850D	4/5	+	80/100	4/5	3.5/5	Feb 2020	749
2.		Fujifilm X100V	5/5	+ +	86/100	5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2020	1,399
3.		Canon RP	4/5	+	..	4.5/5	4/5	Feb 2019	1,299
4.		Canon 250D	..	o	79/100	4/5	4/5	Apr 2019	599
5.		Canon G5 X Mark II	4/5	+	82/100	..	4/5	Jul 2019	899
6.		Canon G7 X Mark III	..	+ +	81/100	4/5	..	Jul 2019	749
7.		Canon 2000D	..	o	..	3.5/5	3.5/5	Feb 2018	449
8.		Canon 77D	4.5/5	..	82/100	4.5/5	4/5	Feb 2017	899
9.		Canon 200D	4/5	+ +	78/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jun 2017	549
10.		Canon 800D	4.5/5	..	80/100	4.5/5	4/5	Feb 2017	749
11.		Canon G1 X Mark III	5/5	+	79/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Oct 2017	1,299
12.		Canon 750D	5/5	..	75/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2015	749
13.		Canon 760D	5/5	+	77/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2015	649
14.		Fujifilm X-T3	5/5	+ +	88/100	5/5	5/5	Sep 2018	1,499
15.		Fujifilm X100F	5/5	+	83/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jan 2017	1,299
16.		Fujifilm X-Pro2	..	+	83/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jan 2016	1,699
17.		Fujifilm X-T2	5/5	+ +	86/100	4.5/5	5/5	Jul 2016	1,599
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Canon 850D vs Fujifilm X100V

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

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