Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Canon EOS 1D Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 1D Mark III is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1D Mark III is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D Mark III 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

Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D Mark III has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a 59 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D 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

Canon EOS 1D Mark III has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro1. Canon EOS 1D Mark III has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 6400 while Fujifilm X-Pro1 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-Pro1
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D 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-Pro1 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark III 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.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-Pro1. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1D 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 1D Mark III weighs 1155 gr (equal to 2.55 lb) which is 157% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro1 and its 450 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark III Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Canon EOS 1D 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-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Name	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Release Year	2012	2007
Release Date	2012-01-09	2007-02-22
MSRP	N/A	3999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
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	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	16 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	EXR Pro	DUAL DIGIC 3
Image	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
ISO Range	200 - 6400	50 - 6400
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-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Single Continuous LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	N/A	19
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-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1230000	230000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT color LCD monitor	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic and Optical (tunnel)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.37× (0.25× 35mm equiv.)	0.76× (0.58× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Frames per second	6 fps	10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 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	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	Yes Optional with WFT-E2 II
Remote Control	No	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger	Battery Pack LP-E4
Battery Life (CIPA)	300 shots	2200 shots
Width	140 mm	156 mm
Height	82 mm	157 mm
Depth	43 mm	80 mm
Weight	450 gram	1155 gram