Fujifilm X-A10 vs Canon EOS 1D X

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

Manufacturing

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

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-A10 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 X-A10 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-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.

** 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 X-A10 has a 16 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:

Canon EOS 1D X has a 12 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-A10. 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 X-A10. Canon EOS 1D X has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-A10 has 200 to 6400.

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 X

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 X can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

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 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 305% heavier than Fujifilm X-A10 and its 331 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Canon EOS 1D X Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A10 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 X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
Name	Fujifilm X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
Release Year	2016	2011
Release Date	2016-12-01	2011-10-18
MSRP	499 USD	6799 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	4896 x 3264 pixels	5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels	16 MP	18,1 MP
Image Processor		DUAL DIGIC 5+
Image	Fujifilm X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
ISO Range	200 - 6400	100 - 51200
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 X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
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 Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	49	61
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	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 X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3.2”
Screen dots	1040000	1040000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	180-degree upward-tilting TFT LCD	Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	No Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage		100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.76×
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
Frames per second	6 fps	12 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 Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	H.264	MPEG4 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 X
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n)	Yes Optional with LC-5
Remote Control	Yes (wired or via smartphone)	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	No	Yes Optional with GP-E1 and GP-E2
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-A10	Canon EOS 1D X
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E4N rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	410 shots	1120 shots
Width	117 mm	158 mm
Height	67 mm	164 mm
Depth	40 mm	83 mm
Weight	331 gram	1340 gram