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

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T30 II and Canon EOS 1Ds 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 1Ds Mark III is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T30 II were released 2021 and Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III was released 2007. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T30 II 2021
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 2007

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T30 II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1Ds 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 1Ds Mark III 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-T30 II 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 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-T30 II has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has 21,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T30 II 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 21,1 MP
21026304 pixels
5616 x 3744

Fujifilm X-T30 II has a 23 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1Ds 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 1Ds Mark III. Fujifilm X-T30 II has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III has 50 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T30 II 160-12800
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 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-T30 II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1Ds 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 1Ds Mark III can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T30 II 8
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 5

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 1Ds 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 1Ds Mark III weighs 1385 gr (equal to 3.05 lb) which is 262% heavier than Fujifilm X-T30 II and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T30 II 383 gr
0.84 lb
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III 1385 gr
3.05 lb

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

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T30 II and Canon EOS 1Ds 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 1Ds Mark III
Name Fujifilm X-T30 II Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Release Year 2021 2007
Release Date 2021-09-02 2007-08-20
MSRP 899 USD 6999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
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 5616 x 3744 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 21,1 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 DUAL DIGIC 3
Image
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
ISO Range 160 - 12800 50 - 3200
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 1Ds 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 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-T30 II
Canon EOS 1Ds 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×
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III
Frames per second 8 fps 5 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 1Ds 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 1Ds Mark III
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T30 II
Canon EOS 1Ds 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 1Ds Mark III
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & Charger
Canon LP-E4N Battery Pack
Battery Life (CIPA) 380 shots 1800 shots
Width 118 mm 150 mm
Height 83 mm 160 mm
Depth 47 mm 80 mm
Weight 383 gram 1385 gram