Canon 80D vs Fujifilm X-T2 – Comparison

Check out our Canon 80D vs Fujifilm X-T2 comparison. Both cameras were released in 2016 so let’s see which one is better for the money.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 80D	X-T2
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Fujifilm X
ISO	100 - 16,000	200 - 12,800
Expanded ISO	25,600	100 - 51,200
AF Points	45	325 AF Hybrid
Cross-type AF Points	45	169 phase
Continuous Mode	7fps	8fps*
LCD	3.0" - Fully Articulated	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF (2.36M)
Viewfinder Coverage	98%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.95x	0.77x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1920x1080 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-II
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/32000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	53	55
RAW Buffer Size	24	48
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	1.0s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	960 shots	340 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)	Yes (NP-W126S)
Weight	25.8 oz (730g)	17.9 oz (507g)
Size	5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1"	5.2 x 3.6 x 1.9"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2016

Canon 80D Advantages:

• LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated, whereas the X-T2 can only tilt and swivel

• Touchscreen – You can tap the LCD screen anywhere to select your focus point

• Top LCD Display – You can quickly preview all of your settings, as well as battery life, focusing mode etc. Helps a lot when shooting in manual modes

• Headphone Jack – Great for monitoring audio quality

• Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/180

• Built-in Flash

• Startup Time  – 2x faster startup time
  

• Built-in NFC

• Battery Life – 620 shots longer battery life

• Less Expensive – The 80D’s body costs around $600 less

If you’re looking for an all-around DSLR that costs less, the 80D is a great choice. Same 24 megapixels, but it does offer touchscreen with an articulating LCD screen, a top display, built-in flash and faster startup time. Like with all other mirrorless cameras, its battery life is much longer.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Fujifilm X-T2 Advantages:

• AA Filter – The X-T2 has no AA filter

• Higher ISO – The X-T2 can go up to ISO 51,200

• AF System – 325 vs 45 AF points, 169 are phase-detect and it’s a Hybrid system. The 80D will perform a little bit better in low light, but both cameras are very fast

• 8 vs 7fps – Slightly faster

• Focus Peaking – The X-T2 can highlight what’s in focus! Excellent when focusing manually, whether it’s video or photography

• Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 98%

• 4K Recording – The X-T2 can record 4K videos at 30, 25 and 24p

• Dual Memory Card – The X-T2 can take 2 x SD memory cards

• UHS-II – Faster minimum writing speeds compared to UHS-I, better for 4K and burst shooting

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/32000 vs 1/8000

• RAW Buffer Size – 48 vs 24 is a lot better

• USB 3.0 vs 2.0 – Faster transferring out of the camera

• Size & Weight – The X-T2 weighs 220g less and is noticeably smaller

The Fujifilm X-T2 costs more and offers plenty of improvements. 4K video recording, USB 3.0, smaller and more compact design, 2 memory card slots with UHS-II support, 325 vs 45 AF points and no AA filter.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.