Fujifilm X-E2 vs Canon EOS 1D X

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2 and Canon EOS 1D X. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 1D X is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E2 were released 2013 and Canon EOS 1D X was released 2011. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E2 2013
Canon EOS 1D X 2011

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E2 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-E2 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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-E2 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 1D X 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-E2 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:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E2 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS 1D X 18,1 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Canon EOS 1D X has a 12 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-E2. 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-E2. Canon EOS 1D X has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-E2 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E2 200-6400
Canon EOS 1D X 100-51200

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-E2
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-E2 can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D X can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E2 7
Canon EOS 1D X 12

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E2 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 283% heavier than Fujifilm X-E2 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E2 350 gr
0.77 lb
Canon EOS 1D X 1340 gr
2.95 lb

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Canon EOS 1D X Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E2 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-E2
Canon EOS 1D X
Name Fujifilm X-E2 Canon EOS 1D X
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS 1D X
Release Year 2013 2011
Release Date 2013-10-18 2011-10-18
MSRP 999 USD 6799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS 1D X
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E2
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 EXR Processor II DUAL DIGIC 5+
Image
Fujifilm X-E2
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-E2
Canon EOS 1D X
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
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 N/A 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-E2
Canon EOS 1D X
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT color LCD monitor Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS 1D X
Frames per second 7 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 7 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No 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-E2
Canon EOS 1D X
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No No
Storage
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS 1D X
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS 1D X
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Image playback/sharing, geo-tagging)
Yes
Optional with LC-5
Remote Control Optional through RR-90
Yes (N3 connector)
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-E1 and GP-E2
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E2
Canon EOS 1D X
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E4N rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 1120 shots
Width 129 mm 158 mm
Height 75 mm 164 mm
Depth 37 mm 83 mm
Weight 350 gram 1340 gram