Fujifilm X-T100 vs Canon EOS 5DS

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T100 and Canon EOS 5DS. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 5DS is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T100 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 5DS is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T100 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 5DS 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-T100 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5DS has 51 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 5DS has a 110 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T100. 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-T100 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5DS. Fujifilm X-T100 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 12800 while Canon EOS 5DS has 100 to 6400.

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-T100
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5DS

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5DS can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T100 and Canon EOS 5DS 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 5DS weighs 930 gr (equal to 2.05 lb) which is 108% heavier than Fujifilm X-T100 and its 448 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Canon EOS 5DS Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T100 and Canon EOS 5DS, 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-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
Name	Fujifilm X-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
Release Year	2018	2015
Release Date	2018-05-24	2015-02-06
MSRP	599 USD	3699 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	8688 x 5792 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	51 MP
Image Processor		DUAL DIGIC 6
Image	Fujifilm X-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
ISO Range	200 - 12800	100 - 6400
White Balance Presets	7	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-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	91	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-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3.2”
Screen dots	1040000	1040000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	ClearView II TFT-LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
Frames per second	6 fps	5 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 Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	H.264
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone or wired remote)	Yes (Wired and wireless)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T100	Canon EOS 5DS
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery	LP-E6 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	430 shots	700 shots
Width	121 mm	152 mm
Height	83 mm	116 mm
Depth	47 mm	76 mm
Weight	448 gram	930 gram