Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm X-S10

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm X-S10, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIV was brought out 11 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1D MIV scores against the Fujifilm X-S10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Fujifilm X-S10. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D MIV Gallery and Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIV features exterior dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S10 has dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D MIV versus the Fujifilm X-S10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIV and Fujifilm X-S10 is 51 and 73 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIV and Fujifilm X-S10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D MIV featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will deliver greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIV is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.