Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Canon EOS 1D Mark III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 II and Canon EOS 1D Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T30 II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 1D Mark III is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T30 II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1D Mark III is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T30 II has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D Mark III has a "Canon APS-H"-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-T30 II has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D Mark III has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-T30 II has a 158 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D Mark III. 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-T30 II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1D Mark III. Fujifilm X-T30 II has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Canon EOS 1D Mark III has 50 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-T30 II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D Mark III

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T30 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark III can shoot up to 10 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-T30 II. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1D Mark III 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 1D Mark III weighs 1155 gr (equal to 2.55 lb) which is 202% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 II and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Canon EOS 1D Mark III Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T30 II and Canon EOS 1D Mark III, 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-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Name	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Release Year	2021	2007
Release Date	2021-09-02	2007-02-22
MSRP	899 USD	3999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-H (approx 27.9 x 18.6 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	DUAL DIGIC 3
Image	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
ISO Range	160 - 12800	50 - 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-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
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	19
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	APS-H Sensor 1.3x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 31 mm 50 mm becomes 65 mm 100 mm becomes 130 mm 200 mm becomes 260 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	230000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	0.76× (0.58× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Frames per second	8 fps	10 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	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-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	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-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2)	Yes Optional with WFT-E2 II
Remote Control	Yes (via wired remote or smartphone)	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T30 II	Canon EOS 1D Mark III
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & Charger	Battery Pack LP-E4
Battery Life (CIPA)	380 shots	2200 shots
Width	118 mm	156 mm
Height	83 mm	157 mm
Depth	47 mm	80 mm
Weight	383 gram	1155 gram