Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Canon EOS 5D Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 5D Mark III is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2012.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-Pro1 2012
Canon EOS 5D Mark III 2012

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 5D 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 5D 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-Pro1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 5D 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-Pro1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5D Mark III has 22,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-Pro1 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS 5D Mark III 22,3 MP
22118400 pixels
5760 x 3840

Canon EOS 5D Mark III has a 38 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-Pro1. 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 5D Mark III has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro1. Canon EOS 5D Mark III has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-Pro1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro1 200-6400
Canon EOS 5D Mark III 100-25600

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 5D 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 5D Mark III can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 6
Canon EOS 5D Mark III 6

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Canon EOS 5D 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 5D Mark III weighs 950 gr (equal to 2.09 lb) which is 111% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro1 and its 450 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro1 450 gr
0.99 lb
Canon EOS 5D Mark III 950 gr
2.09 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark III Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Canon EOS 5D 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 5D Mark III
Name Fujifilm X-Pro1 Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Release Year 2012 2012
Release Date 2012-01-09 2012-03-02
MSRP N/A 3499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS 5D 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 5760 x 3840 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 22,3 MP
Image Processor EXR Pro DIGIC 5+
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 25600
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-Pro1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
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-Pro1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 3,2”
Screen dots 1230000 1040000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT color LCD monitor Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.37× (0.25× 35mm equiv.) 0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Frames per second 6 fps 6 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) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format 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 Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Optional with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E7
Remote Control No Yes (Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6)
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-E2 unit
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 300 shots 950 shots
Width 140 mm 152 mm
Height 82 mm 116 mm
Depth 43 mm 76 mm
Weight 450 gram 950 gram