Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital

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

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS Kiss Digital is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 were released 2012 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital was released 2003. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-Pro1 2012
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 2003

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss Digital 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 Kiss Digital has a "Canon APS-C"-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 Kiss Digital 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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 Kiss Digital has 6,3 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 Kiss Digital 6,3 MP
6291456 pixels
3072 x 2048

Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a 154 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital . 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-Pro1 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital . Fujifilm X-Pro1 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro1 200-6400
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 100-1600

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 Kiss Digital

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 Kiss Digital can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 6
Canon EOS Kiss Digital 2,5

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-Pro1. Unfortunately Canon EOS Kiss Digital 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 Kiss Digital weighs 645 gr (equal to 1.42 lb) which is 43% 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 Kiss Digital 645 gr
1.42 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon EOS Kiss Digital Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Canon EOS Kiss Digital , 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 Kiss Digital
Name Fujifilm X-Pro1 Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Release Year 2012 2003
Release Date 2012-01-09 2003-08-20
MSRP N/A 899 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 3072 x 2048 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 6,3 MP
Image Processor EXR Pro DIGIC
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 1600
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 Kiss Digital
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 7
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

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-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 1.8”
Screen dots 1230000 118000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT color LCD monitor N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.37× (0.25× 35mm equiv.) 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Frames per second 6 fps 2,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
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 Kiss Digital
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control No Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Pack BP-511
Battery Life (CIPA) 300 shots 400 shots
Width 140 mm 142 mm
Height 82 mm 99 mm
Depth 43 mm 72 mm
Weight 450 gram 645 gram