Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Canon EOS 1D X

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Canon EOS 1D X. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100 II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 1D X is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 100 II were released 2023 and Canon EOS 1D X was released 2011. 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 II 2023
Canon EOS 1D X 2011

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 100 II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1D X is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D X 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 II 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Canon EOS 1D X 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 II has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D X has 18,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 102 MP
101756928 pixels
11648 x 8736
Canon EOS 1D X 18,1 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a 468 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D X. 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

Canon EOS 1D X has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm GFX 100 II. Canon EOS 1D X has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm GFX 100 II has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 100-12800
Canon EOS 1D X 100-51200

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 II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D X

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D X can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 8
Canon EOS 1D X 12

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Canon EOS 1D X can shoot movies.

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 1D X weighs 1340 gr (equal to 2.95 lb) which is 30% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 100 II and its 1030 gr (or 2.27 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 1030 gr
2.27 lb
Canon EOS 1D X 1340 gr
2.95 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Canon EOS 1D X Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Canon EOS 1D X, 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 II
Canon EOS 1D X
Name Fujifilm GFX 100 II Canon EOS 1D X
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS 1D X
Release Year 2023 2011
Release Date 2023-09-12 2011-10-18
MSRP 7499 USD 6799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS 1D X
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS 1D X
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 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 102 MP 18,1 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 DUAL DIGIC 5+
Image
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS 1D X
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 8 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS 1D X
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 61
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 II
Canon EOS 1D X
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3.2” 3.2”
Screen dots 2360000 1040000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1× (1.27× 35mm equiv.) 0.76×
Viewfinder Resolution 9440000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS 1D X
Frames per second 8 fps 12 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
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS 1D X
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
8192 x 4320
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS 1D X
Memory Card Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS 1D X
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Optional with LC-5
Remote Control Supported (No futher information) Yes (N3 connector)
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-E1 and GP-E2
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS 1D X
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E4N rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 540 shots 1120 shots
Width 152 mm 158 mm
Height 117 mm 164 mm
Depth 99 mm 83 mm
Weight 1030 gram 1340 gram