Fujifilm X-H2 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-H2 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-H2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-H2 were released 2022 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III was released 2007. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-H2 2022
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 2007

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-H2 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-H2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1Ds 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-H2 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 1Ds 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-H2 has a 40 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has 21,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-H2 40 MP
39814656 pixels
7728 x 5152
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 21,1 MP
21026304 pixels
5616 x 3744

Fujifilm X-H2 has a 89 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. 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

Fujifilm X-H2 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III. Fujifilm X-H2 has an ISO range that stretches from 125 to 12800 while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has 50 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-H2 125-12800
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 50-3200

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-H2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1Ds 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-H2 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-H2 15
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 5

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-H2. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 1Ds Mark III weighs 1385 gr (equal to 3.05 lb) which is 110% heavier than Fujifilm X-H2 and its 660 gr (or 1.46 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-H2 660 gr
1.46 lb
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 1385 gr
3.05 lb

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-H2 and Canon EOS 1Ds 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-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Name Fujifilm X-H2 Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Release Year 2022 2007
Release Date 2022-09-08 2007-08-20
MSRP 1999 USD 6999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 7728 x 5152 pixels 5616 x 3744 pixels
Megapixels 40 MP 21,1 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 DUAL DIGIC 3
Image
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
ISO Range 125 - 12800 50 - 3200
White Balance Presets 7 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 425 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
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-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1620000 230000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.2× (0.8× 35mm equiv.) 0.76×
Viewfinder Resolution 5760000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Frames per second 15 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Video recording Yes No
Video format H.264
H.265
N/A
Video resolution 3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone No No
Built-in Speakers No No
Storage
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Memory Card Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Optional with WFT-E2 II
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) Yes (N3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-H2
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
Canon LP-E4N Battery Pack
Battery Life (CIPA) 680 shots 1800 shots
Width 136 mm 150 mm
Height 93 mm 160 mm
Depth 95 mm 80 mm
Weight 660 gram 1385 gram