Fujifilm X-A10 vs Canon EOS 1D X Mark III

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

Manufacturing

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

Fujifilm X-A10 were released 2016 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III was released 2020. That is a 4 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 X Mark III 2020

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-A10 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1D X Mark III 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 Mark III 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 X-A10 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III 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 X-A10 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has 20 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 X Mark III 20 MP
19961856 pixels
5472 x 3648

Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has a 25 % 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 Mark III has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-A10. Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Fujifilm X-A10 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A10 200-6400
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III 100-102400

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 X Mark III

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 Mark III can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A10 6
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III 20

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 Mark III 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 Mark III weighs 1440 gr (equal to 3.17 lb) which is 335% 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 X Mark III 1440 gr
3.17 lb

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

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A10 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III, 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 Mark III
Name Fujifilm X-A10 Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Release Year 2016 2020
Release Date 2016-12-01 2020-01-07
MSRP 499 USD 6499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
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 5472 x 3648 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 20 MP
Image Processor DIGIC X
Image
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 102400
White Balance Presets 7 7
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 Mark III
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
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 49 191
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 Mark III
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1040000 2100000
Touch screen No Yes
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×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Frames per second 6 fps 20 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
Partial
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 Mark III
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
H.265
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz only), with Bluetooth support)
Remote Control Yes (wired or via smartphone) Remote control with N3 type contact
GPS No Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-A10
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & dual charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 410 shots 2850 shots
Width 117 mm 158 mm
Height 67 mm 168 mm
Depth 40 mm 83 mm
Weight 331 gram 1440 gram