Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital X

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Kiss Digital X is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro were released 2007 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X was released 2006. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 2007
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X 2006

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has a "Canon APS-C"-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 FinePix IS Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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 FinePix IS Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X 10,1 MP
10077696 pixels
3888 x 2592

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a 20 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital 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

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 3200 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital X has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 100-3200
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X 100-1600

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 FinePix IS Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital X

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss Digital X can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 3
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X 3

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro or Canon EOS Kiss Digital X can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

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.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 65% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss Digital X and its 556 gr (or 1.23 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 920 gr
2.03 lb
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X 556 gr
1.23 lb

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital X Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Canon EOS Kiss Digital 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 FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Name Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Release Year 2007 2006
Release Date 2007-07-13 2006-08-24
MSRP N/A 799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 4256 x 2848 pixels 3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 10,1 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 2
Image
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
ISO Range 100 - 3200 100 - 1600
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points N/A 9
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Articulated LCD N/A Fixed
Screen size 2.5” 2.5”
Screen dots 230000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view No No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Frames per second 3 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Video recording No No
Video format N/A N/A
Video resolution N/A N/A
Built-in Microphone No No
Built-in Speakers No No
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Memory Card Compact Flash
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
HDMI Output No No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion Battery Battery Pack NB-2LH
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 360 shots
Width 147 mm 127 mm
Height 113 mm 94 mm
Depth 74 mm 65 mm
Weight 920 gram 556 gram