Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm IS Pro

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 1D X and Fujifilm IS Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X was released 4 years after the Fujifilm IS Pro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1D X scores vs the Fujifilm IS Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X & Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1D X Gallery & Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X provides exterior measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Fujifilm IS Pro has sizing of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D X versus the Fujifilm IS Pro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X and Fujifilm IS Pro is 50 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X and Fujifilm IS Pro.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1D X will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 1D X provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.