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.

Fujifilm X-S20 were released 2023 and Canon EOS 1Ds was released 2002. That is a 21 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-S20 2023
Canon EOS 1Ds 2002

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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-S20 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 1Ds 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-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:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-S20 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Canon EOS 1Ds 11 MP
10989056 pixels
4064 x 2704

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.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-S20 160-12800
Canon EOS 1Ds 50-1250

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.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-S20 8
Canon EOS 1Ds 3

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).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-S20 491 gr
1.08 lb
Canon EOS 1Ds 1585 gr
3.49 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