Fujifilm X-T10 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T10 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T10 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T10 were released 2015 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II was released 2004. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T10 2015
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 2004

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T10 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T10 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 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-T10 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 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-T10 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has 16,6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T10 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 16,6 MP
16613376 pixels
4992 x 3328

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has a 4 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T10. 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-T10 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II. Fujifilm X-T10 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II has 50 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T10 200-6400
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 50-3200

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-T10
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T10 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T10 8
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 4

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-T10. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 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 Mark II weighs 1565 gr (equal to 3.45 lb) which is 311% heavier than Fujifilm X-T10 and its 381 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T10 381 gr
0.84 lb
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 1565 gr
3.45 lb

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T10 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II, 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-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Name Fujifilm X-T10 Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Release Year 2015 2004
Release Date 2015-05-18 2004-09-21
MSRP 799 USD 7999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
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 4992 x 3328 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 16,6 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II DIGIC 2
Image
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
ISO Range 200 - 6400 50 - 3200
White Balance Presets 8 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-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 77 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-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 2”
Screen dots 920000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) 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 N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Frames per second 8 fps 4 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
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-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone, cable release) Yes (N3 connector)
GPS Yes
Optional via Smartphone
No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T10
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 1200 shots
Width 118 mm 156 mm
Height 83 mm 158 mm
Depth 41 mm 80 mm
Weight 381 gram 1565 gram