Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon EOS 1D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon EOS 1D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 50R is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 1D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50R is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50R has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D has a "Canon APS-H"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 50R has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D has 4,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 1159 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D. 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 50R has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1D. Fujifilm GFX 50R has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS 1D has 100 to 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 50R
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

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 50R. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1D 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 1D weighs 1585 gr (equal to 3.49 lb) which is 105% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 50R and its 775 gr (or 1.71 lb).

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon EOS 1D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon EOS 1D, 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 50R	Canon EOS 1D
Name	Fujifilm GFX 50R	Canon EOS 1D
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm GFX 50R	Canon EOS 1D
Release Year	2018	2001
Release Date	2018-09-25	2001-09-25
MSRP	4499 USD	5499 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm GFX 50R	Canon EOS 1D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm GFX 50R	Canon EOS 1D
Sensor Size	Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm)	APS-H (approx 27.9 x 18.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Resolution	8256 x 6192 pixels	2464 x 1648 pixels
Megapixels	51 MP	4,1 MP
Image Processor	X Processor Pro	DIGIC
Image	Fujifilm GFX 50R	Canon EOS 1D
ISO Range	100 - 12800	100 - 3200
White Balance Presets	7	8
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW + TIFF	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm GFX 50R	Canon EOS 1D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) 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	APS-H Sensor 1.3x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 31 mm 50 mm becomes 65 mm 100 mm becomes 130 mm 200 mm becomes 260 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm GFX 50R	Canon EOS 1D
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3,2”	2”
Screen dots	2360000	120000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.61× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)	0.72× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm GFX 50R	Canon EOS 1D
Frames per second	3 fps	8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	360 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/16000 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 50R	Canon EOS 1D
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm GFX 50R	Canon EOS 1D
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm GFX 50R	Canon EOS 1D
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via cable or smartphone)	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm GFX 50R	Canon EOS 1D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger	Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
Battery Life (CIPA)	400 shots	N/A
Width	161 mm	156 mm
Height	97 mm	158 mm
Depth	66 mm	80 mm
Weight	775 gram	1585 gram