Fujifilm X-A10 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A10 and Canon EOS 1D Mark IV. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A10 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A10 were released 2016 and Canon EOS 1D Mark IV was released 2009. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-A10 2016
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 2009

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-A10 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A10 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-A10 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 65 mm
Canon APS-H sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.3

** 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-A10 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has 16,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-A10 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 16,1 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264

ISO range

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-A10. Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 102400 while Fujifilm X-A10 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A10 200-6400
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 50-102400

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 X-A10
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A10 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark IV can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A10 6
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 10

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-A10 and Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 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 Mark IV weighs 1230 gr (equal to 2.71 lb) which is 272% heavier than Fujifilm X-A10 and its 331 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-A10 331 gr
0.73 lb
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV 1230 gr
2.71 lb

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A10 and Canon EOS 1D Mark IV, 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 X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Name Fujifilm X-A10 Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Release Year 2016 2009
Release Date 2016-12-01 2009-10-20
MSRP 499 USD 4999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-H (approx 27.9 x 18.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 4896 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 16,1 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4
Image
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
ISO Range 200 - 6400 50 - 102400
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 RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 49 45
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

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-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 X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 920000
Touch screen No No
Screen type 180-degree upward-tilting TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76× (0.58× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Frames per second 6 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Optional , Eye-Fi Connected and Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2
Remote Control Yes (wired or via smartphone) Yes (N3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E4 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 410 shots 1500 shots
Width 117 mm 156 mm
Height 67 mm 157 mm
Depth 40 mm 80 mm
Weight 331 gram 1230 gram