Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon EOS 1Ds

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon EOS 1Ds. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T20 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-T20 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-T20 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-T20 has a 24 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-T20 has a 118 % 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-T20 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1Ds. Fujifilm X-T20 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 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-T20
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-T20 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-T20. 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 314% heavier than Fujifilm X-T20 and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon EOS 1Ds Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T20 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-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Name	Fujifilm X-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Release Year	2017	2002
Release Date	2017-01-19	2002-09-24
MSRP	899 USD	7499 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
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	4064 x 2704 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	11 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor Pro2	DIGIC
Image	Fujifilm X-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
ISO Range	200 - 12800	50 - 1250
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-T20	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	325	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-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3”	2”
Screen dots	1040000	120000
Touch screen	Yes	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	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Frames per second	8 fps	3 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 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-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm X-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone, cable release)	Yes (N3 connector, Remote switch RS-60 E3)
GPS	Yes Optional via Smartphone	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T20	Canon EOS 1Ds
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery	Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	N/A
Width	118 mm	156 mm
Height	83 mm	158 mm
Depth	41 mm	80 mm
Weight	383 gram	1585 gram