Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A7

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Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A7

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Canon SL3 advantages over Fujifilm X-A7

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1070 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens

Fujifilm X-A7 advantages over Canon SL3

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
41 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
455g vs 664g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
920k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SL3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SL3 Shooter's Report

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A7, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-A7 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon SL2

Canon SL3

Canon SL2

$624
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon SL2

Fujifilm X-A7

Canon SL2

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon SL3

Fujifilm X-A5

$624
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A7

Fujifilm X-A5

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Higher-res screen

$499
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon T7

Canon SL3

Canon T7

$624
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$464
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon T7

Fujifilm X-A7

Canon T7

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$464
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon T7

Compared to Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

$624
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3500

Fujifilm X-A7

Nikon D3500

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon D3500

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Canon SL3

Canon EOS M200

$624
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon EOS M200

Fujifilm X-A7

Canon EOS M200

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-A7 vs Canon EOS M200

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