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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Older Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Successor is Canon 1D X II
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X was revealed 11 months prior to the Fujifilm XF1 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D X matches up vs the Fujifilm XF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Fujifilm XF1

 1D X Fujifilm XF1 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon 1D X

 Fujifilm XF1 1D X 
LaunchedSeptember 2012October 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Fujifilm XF1

 1D X Fujifilm XF1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X features external measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Fujifilm XF1 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1D X vs the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X and Fujifilm XF1 is 50 and 90 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X and Fujifilm XF1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D X with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D X will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D X will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography information
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
42
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors (255g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography information
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,120 CIPA)
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography info
48
weather sealing
megapixel count good (18MP)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (1,120 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (255g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography information
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,120 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging details
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging details
28
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (255g)
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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon EOS-1D XFujifilm XF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Fujifilm XF1
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-10-18 2012-09-17
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size Full frame 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 pounds) 255 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 49
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 11.2
DXO Low light rating 2786 199
Other
Battery life 1120 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E4N NP-50
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $5,299 $380