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Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T100

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Fujifilm X-T100 front
Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T100 Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2015
Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T200
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Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T100 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon 5DS and Fujifilm X-T100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm X-T100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 5DS scores against the Fujifilm X-T100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Fujifilm X-T100

 5DS Fujifilm X-T100 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Canon 5DS

 Fujifilm X-T100 5DS 
IntroducedMay 2018February 2015Newer by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Fujifilm X-T100

 5DS Fujifilm X-T100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS comes with exterior measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T100 has sizing of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5DS and Fujifilm X-T100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 5DS and the Fujifilm X-T100.

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and Fujifilm X-T100 is 55 and 80 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and Fujifilm X-T100.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5DS with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5DS will deliver extra detail using its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 5DS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T100 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
megapixel count high (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography information
61
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
72
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography highlights
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (51MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (700 CIPA)
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (430 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography highlights
57
weather sealing
megapixel count high (51MP)
low battery life (700 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
better than average battery power (430 per charge)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (448g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T100 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery life (700 shots)
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (430 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging features
30
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448 grams)
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Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Fujifilm X-T100
 Canon EOS 5DSFujifilm X-T100
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 5DS Fujifilm X-T100
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2018-05-24
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8688 x 5792 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 61 91
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Fujifilm X
Available lenses 250 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 gr (2.05 lbs) 448 gr (0.99 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2381 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 images 430 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Two Single
Price at launch $3,699 $499