Canon EOS 10D vs Fujifilm X-A1

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 10D and the Fujifilm X-A1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon EOS 10D was introduced in March 2003 and Fujifilm X-A1 was introduced in November 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 10D over Fujifilm X-A1.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-A1 over Canon EOS 10D.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon EOS 10D has a 1.8" Fixed screen with 118k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-A1 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-A1 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Canon EOS 10D

Canon EOS 10D has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.88x (0.55x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon EOS 10D features a 6 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.7 x 15.1 mm and a total area of 342.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X-A1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Canon EOS 10D can take pictures up to 3072 x 2048 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1024 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-A1 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Canon EOS 10D has Canon EF lens mount and Fujifilm X-A1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. They both have APS-C sensor but because of a small size difference their crop factors (also called lens multiplier) differ from each other. Canon EOS 10D has the crop factor of 1.6x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6. Fujifilm X-A1 has the crop factor of 1.5x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS 10D it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-A1 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-A1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS 10D nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-A1

Fujifilm X-A1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm X-A1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon EOS 10D has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II) card slot. Fujifilm X-A1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

Shutter

Canon EOS 10D has Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS 10D, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-A1. Canon EOS 10D can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm X-A1 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Canon EOS 10D and 7.00 m (ISO200m) on Fujifilm X-A1. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm X-A1. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS 10D and 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon EOS 10D body has dimensions of 150 x 107 x 75 mm (5.91 x 4.21 x 2.95") and Fujifilm X-A1 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54"). Canon EOS 10D weighs 875 g (1.93 lb / 30.86 oz) and Fujifilm X-A1 weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz).

Canon EOS 10D

Fujifilm X-A1

150 mm

107 mm

117 mm

67 mm

107 mm

67 mm

75 mm

39 mm