Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm GFX 100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.
Fujifilm GFX 100 were released 2019 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III was released 2007. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Fujifilm GFX 100 | 2019 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 2007 |
Type of camera
Fujifilm GFX 100 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100 has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Fujifilm GFX 100 | 39.5 mm Fujifilm Medium Format sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Resolution
Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has 21,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Fujifilm GFX 100 |
102 MP
101756928 pixels 11648 x 8736 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
21,1 MP
21026304 pixels 5616 x 3744 |
Fujifilm GFX 100 has a 384 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Fujifilm GFX 100 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. Fujifilm GFX 100 has an ISO range that stretches from 10 to 12800 while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has 50 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Fujifilm GFX 100 | 10-12800 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 50-3200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Fujifilm GFX 100 | 5 |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm GFX 100. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III weighs 1385 gr (equal to 3.05 lb) which is 5% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 100 and its 1320 gr (or 2.91 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Fujifilm GFX 100 | 1320 gr 2.91 lb |
| Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III | 1385 gr 3.05 lb |
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Name | Fujifilm GFX 100 | Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2007 |
| Release Date | 2019-05-23 | 2007-08-20 |
| MSRP | 9999 USD | 6999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Sensor Size | Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 11648 x 8736 pixels | 5616 x 3744 pixels |
| Megapixels | 102 MP | 21,1 MP |
| Image Processor | X-Processor 4 | DUAL DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| ISO Range | 10 - 12800 | 50 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 7 | 8 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 425 | 45 |
| Lens Mount |
Fujifilm G See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
Medium Format 0.79x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 19 mm 50 mm becomes 40 mm 100 mm becomes 79 mm 200 mm becomes 158 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3.2” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 2360000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.68× (0.86× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5760000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Frames per second | 5 fps | 5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
Yes Optional with WFT-E2 II
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| Remote Control | Yes (via wired remote or smartphone) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm GFX 100 |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Built-in grip holds one or two NP-T125 batteries
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Canon LP-E4N Battery Pack
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 800 shots | 1800 shots |
| Width | 156 mm | 150 mm |
| Height | 144 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Weight | 1320 gram | 1385 gram |