Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS 1Ds

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-S20 and Canon EOS 1Ds. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-S20 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 1Ds is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-S20 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1Ds is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-S20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1Ds 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.

** 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-S20 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1Ds has 11 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-S20 has a 136 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1Ds. 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-S20 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds. Fujifilm X-S20 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Canon EOS 1Ds has 50 to 1250.

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-S20
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1Ds

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-S20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds can shoot up to 3 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-S20. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1Ds 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 weighs 1585 gr (equal to 3.49 lb) which is 223% heavier than Fujifilm X-S20 and its 491 gr (or 1.08 lb).

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-S20 and Canon EOS 1Ds, 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-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Name	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Release Year	2023	2002
Release Date	2023-05-24	2002-09-24
MSRP	1299 USD	7499 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	4064 x 2704 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	11 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 5	DIGIC
Image	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
ISO Range	160 - 12800	50 - 1250
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-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) 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-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fixed
Screen size	3”	2”
Screen dots	1840000	120000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Frames per second	8 fps	3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	900 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 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 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-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone and wired remote)	Yes (N3 connector, Remote switch RS-60 E3)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-S20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W235	Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
Battery Life (CIPA)	750 shots	N/A
Width	127 mm	156 mm
Height	85 mm	158 mm
Depth	65 mm	80 mm
Weight	491 gram	1585 gram