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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
73
Overall
67
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Renewed by Canon 1D X II
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2000
  • New Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon 1D X versus Fujifilm S1 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1D X was announced 11 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1D X scores versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 1D X Fujifilm S1 Pro 
RevealedOctober 2011August 2000More modern by 137 months
Screen dimension3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k200kSharper screen (+840k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon 1D X

 Fujifilm S1 Pro 1D X 

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 1D X Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X has got 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 S1 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D X versus Fujifilm S1 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D X compared to the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 50 and 56 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D X with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1D X will offer you greater detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern 1D X provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography highlights
78
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (820 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Sports photography camera
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,120 per charge)
36
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography info
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography info
48
environment proof
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (1,120 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
46
lighter than competition (820 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (3MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D X
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,120 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging advice
28
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon EOS-1D XFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2011-10-18 2000-08-08
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 3040 x 2016
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 320
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 200k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 90 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 pounds) 820 gr (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2786 not tested
Other
Battery life 1120 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E4N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 2 One
Retail price $5,299 $2,000