Fujifilm X-E2S vs Canon EOS 1D Mark IV

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2S and Canon EOS 1D Mark IV. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E2S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E2S 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-E2S 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.

** 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-E2S 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:

ISO range

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E2S. Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 102400 while Fujifilm X-E2S 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-E2S
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-E2S can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark IV can shoot up to 10 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-E2S 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 251% heavier than Fujifilm X-E2S and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E2S 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-E2S	Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Name	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Release Year	2016	2009
Release Date	2016-01-15	2009-10-20
MSRP	699 USD	4999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-E2S	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	EXR Processor II	DIGIC 4
Image	Fujifilm X-E2S	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-E2S	Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
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 Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	77	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-E2S	Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	920000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.76× (0.58× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-E2S	Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Frames per second	7 fps	10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/32000 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	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-E2S	Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 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-E2S	Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-E2S	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-E2S	Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger	Lithium-Ion LP-E4 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	1500 shots
Width	129 mm	156 mm
Height	75 mm	157 mm
Depth	37 mm	80 mm
Weight	350 gram	1230 gram