Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm X100S

The Canon EOS 1000D (called Canon XS in some regions) and the Fujifilm X100S are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in June 2008 and January 2013. The 1000D is a DSLR, while the X100S is a fixed lens compact. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 10.1 megapixels, whereas the Fujifilm provides 16 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications

Canon 1000D		Fujifilm X100S
Digital single lens reflex		Fixed lens compact camera
Canon EF mount lenses		35mm f/2.0
10.1 MP, APS-C Sensor		16 MP, APS-C Sensor
no Video		1080/60p Video
ISO 100-800 (100 - 1,600)		ISO 200-6,400 (100 - 25,600)
Optical viewfinder		Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots)
2.5 LCD, 230k dots		2.8 LCD, 460k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)		Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
3 shutter flaps per second		6 shutter flaps per second
500 shots per battery charge		330 shots per battery charge
126 x 98 x 65 mm, 502 g		127 x 74 x 54 mm, 445 g

Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 1000D and the Fujifilm X100S? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Canon 1000D and the Fujifilm X100S are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The X100S can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the 1000D is only available in black.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Fujifilm X100S is notably smaller (24 percent) than the Canon 1000D. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the 1000D nor the X100S are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the X100S has a lens built in, whereas the 1000D is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the 1000D and their specifications in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the 1000D gets 500 shots out of its LP-E5 battery, while the X100S can take 330 images on a single charge of its NP-95 power pack.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

Body Specifications

	Camera Model	Camera Width	Camera Height	Camera Depth	Camera Weight	Battery Life	Weather Sealing	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
	Canon 1000D	5.0 in	3.9 in	2.6 in	17.7 oz	500	n	Jun 2008	449
	Fujifilm X100S	5.0 in	2.9 in	2.1 in	15.7 oz	330	n	Jan 2013	1,299
	Canon 1300D	5.1 in	4.0 in	3.1 in	17.1 oz	500	n	Mar 2016	449
	Canon 1200D	5.1 in	3.9 in	3.1 in	16.9 oz	500	n	Feb 2014	449
	Canon SX50	4.8 in	3.4 in	4.2 in	21.0 oz	315	n	Sep 2012	429
	Canon 1100D	5.1 in	3.9 in	3.1 in	17.5 oz	700	n	Feb 2011	449
	Canon SX20	4.8 in	3.5 in	3.4 in	21.2 oz	..	n	Aug 2009	399
	Canon 500D	5.1 in	3.9 in	2.4 in	18.3 oz	400	n	Mar 2009	799
	Canon SX10	4.8 in	3.5 in	3.4 in	21.2 oz	..	n	Sep 2008	399
	Canon 450D	5.1 in	3.9 in	2.4 in	18.5 oz	500	n	Jan 2008	799
	Canon 40D	5.7 in	4.3 in	2.9 in	29.0 oz	750	n	Aug 2007	1,299
	Fujifilm X100F	5.0 in	3.0 in	2.0 in	16.5 oz	390	n	Jan 2017	1,299
	Fujifilm X100T	5.0 in	2.9 in	2.0 in	15.5 oz	330	n	Sep 2014	1,299
	Fujifilm X100	5.0 in	3.0 in	2.1 in	15.7 oz	300	n	Sep 2010	1,199
	Leica X Typ 113	5.2 in	2.9 in	3.1 in	17.1 oz	350	n	Sep 2014	2,295
	Nikon Coolpix A	4.4 in	2.5 in	1.6 in	10.5 oz	230	n	Mar 2013	1,099
	Olympus E-450	5.1 in	3.6 in	2.1 in	15.5 oz	500	n	Mar 2009	499
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. The sensor area in the X100S is 12 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (1000D) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors.

With 16MP, the X100S offers a higher resolution than the 1000D (10.1MP), but the X100S has smaller individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.80μm versus 5.71μm for the 1000D). Yet, the X100S is a much more recent model (by 4 years and 6 months) than the 1000D, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the X100S has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Fujifilm X100S implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the X100S for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 24.5 x 16.3 inches or 62.2 x 41.5 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 19.6 x 13.1 inches or 49.7 x 33.2 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 16.3 x 10.9 inches or 41.5 x 27.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 1000D are 19.4 x 13 inches or 49.4 x 32.9 cm for good quality, 15.6 x 10.4 inches or 39.5 x 26.3 cm for very good quality, and 13 x 8.6 inches or 32.9 x 21.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The X100S has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Canon EOS 1000D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 800, which can be extended to ISO 100-1600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Fujifilm X100S are ISO 200 to ISO 6400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600.

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

Sensor Characteristics

	Camera Model	Sensor Class	Resolution (MP)	Horiz. Pixels	Vert. Pixels	Video Format	DXO Portrait	DXO Landscape	DXO Sports	DXO Overall
	Canon 1000D	APS-C	10.1	3888	2592	none	..	..	..	..
	Fujifilm X100S	APS-C	16.0	4896	3264	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
	Canon 1300D	APS-C	17.9	5184	3456	1080/30p	..	..	..	..
	Canon 1200D	APS-C	17.9	5184	3456	1080/30p	21.9	11.3	724	63
	Canon SX50	1/2.3	12.0	4000	3000	1080/24p	20.3	11.2	179	47
	Canon 1100D	APS-C	12.2	4272	2848	720/30p	21.9	11.0	755	62
	Canon SX20	1/2.3	12.0	4000	3000	720/30p	..	..	..	..
	Canon 500D	APS-C	15.1	4752	3168	1080/20p	21.7	11.5	663	63
	Canon SX10	1/2.3	10.0	3648	2736	480/30p	..	..	..	..
	Canon 450D	APS-C	12.2	4272	2848	none	21.9	10.8	692	61
	Canon 40D	APS-C	10.1	3888	2592	none	22.1	11.3	703	64
	Fujifilm X100F	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
	Fujifilm X100T	APS-C	16.0	4896	3264	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
	Fujifilm X100	APS-C	12.2	4288	2848	720/30p	22.9	12.4	1001	73
	Leica X Typ 113	APS-C	16.1	4928	3264	1080/30p	..	..	..	..
	Nikon Coolpix A	APS-C	16.1	4928	3264	1080/30p	23.4	13.8	1164	80
	Olympus E-450	Four Thirds	10.0	3648	2736	none	21.5	10.5	512	56

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The X100S indeed provides for movie recording, while the 1000D does not. The highest resolution format that the X100S can use is 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the X100S has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), while the 1000D has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the X100S offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the 1000D (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. On the other hand, the viewfinder of the 1000D has a higher magnification (0.51x vs 0.43x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 1000D, the Fujifilm X100S, and comparable cameras.

Core Features

	Camera Model	Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots)	Control Panel (yes/no)	LCD Size (inch)	LCD Resolution (000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Touch Screen (yes/no)	Mech Shutter Speed	Shutter Flaps (1/sec)	Built-in Flash (yes/no)	Built-in Image Stab
	Canon 1000D	optical	n	2.5	230	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
	Fujifilm X100S	2360	n	2.8	460	fixed	n	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
	Canon 1300D	optical	n	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
	Canon 1200D	optical	n	3.0	460	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
	Canon SX50	202	n	3.0	461	swivel	n	1/2000s	2.2	Y	Y
	Canon 1100D	optical	n	2.7	230	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
	Canon SX20	202	n	2.5	230	swivel	n	1/3200s	0.7	Y	Y
	Canon 500D	optical	n	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.4	Y	n
	Canon SX10	202	n	2.5	230	swivel	n	1/3200s	0.7	Y	Y
	Canon 450D	optical	n	3.0	230	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.5	Y	n
	Canon 40D	optical	Y	3.0	230	fixed	n	1/8000s	6.5	Y	n
	Fujifilm X100F	2360	n	3.0	1040	fixed	n	1/4000s	8.0	Y	n
	Fujifilm X100T	2360	n	3.0	1040	fixed	n	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
	Fujifilm X100	1440	n	2.8	460	fixed	n	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Leica X Typ 113	optional	n	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/2000s	5.0	Y	n
	Nikon Coolpix A	optional	n	3.0	921	fixed	n	1/2000s	4.0	Y	n
	Olympus E-450	optical	n	2.7	215	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.5	Y	n

The 1000D writes its imaging data to SDHC cards, while the X100S uses SDXC cards. The X100S supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the 1000D cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 1000D and Fujifilm X100S and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections

	Camera Model	Hotshoe Port	Internal Microphone	Internal Speaker	Microphone Port	Headphone Port	HDMI Port	USB Port	WiFi Support	NFC Support	Bluetooth Support
	Canon 1000D	Y	-	-	-	-	-	2.0	-	-	-
	Fujifilm X100S	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 1300D	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Canon 1200D	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon SX50	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 1100D	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon SX20	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	YES	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 500D	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon SX10	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	-	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 450D	Y	-	-	-	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Canon 40D	Y	-	-	-	-	-	2.0	-	-	-
	Fujifilm X100F	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	-
	Fujifilm X100T	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	-
	Fujifilm X100	Y	stereo	-	-	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Leica X Typ 113	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Nikon Coolpix A	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	-	2.0	-	-	-
	Olympus E-450	Y	-	-	-	-	-	2.0	-	-	-

Both the 1000D and the X100S have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The 1000D was replaced by the Canon 1100D, while the X100S was followed by the Fujifilm X100T. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon and Fujifilm websites.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 1000D and the Fujifilm X100S? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS 1000D:

• Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
• Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
• Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.51x vs 0.43x).
• More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
• Longer lasting: Can take more shots (500 versus 330) on a single battery charge.
• More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in June 2008).

Arguments in favor of the Fujifilm X100S:

• More detail: Has more megapixels (16 vs 10.1MP), which boosts linear resolution by 26%.
• Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
• Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/60p video.
• Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
• More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
• More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
• Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (2.8" vs 2.5") for image review and settings control.
• More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (460k vs 230k dots).
• Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (6 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
• Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the 1000D requires a separate lens.
• More compact: Is smaller (127x74mm vs 126x98mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
• Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the 1000D).
• Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
• More modern: Reflects 4 years and 6 months of technical progress since the 1000D launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the X100S is the clear winner of the contest (14 : 6 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 1000D and the Fujifilm X100S place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Prime Lens Compact Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 1000D or the X100S. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

Review Scores

	Camera Model	camera   labs	dp review	ephoto   zine	imaging resource	photography   blog	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
	Canon 1000D	82/100	+ +	3.5/5	4/5	4.5/5	Jun 2008	449
	Fujifilm X100S	+ +	81/100	4.5/5	4/5	5/5	Jan 2013	1,299
	Canon 1300D	o	73/100	4/5	3.5/5	4/5	Mar 2016	449
	Canon 1200D	+	..	4/5	4/5	4.5/5	Feb 2014	449
	Canon SX50	+ +	72/100	4.5/5	..	4.5/5	Sep 2012	429
	Canon 1100D	80/100	69/100	4/5	4/5	4.5/5	Feb 2011	449
	Canon SX20	+ +	73/100	..	4/5	4/5	Aug 2009	399
	Canon 500D	+ +	74/100	4.5/5	5/5	4.5/5	Mar 2009	799
	Canon SX10	+ +	..	..	4.5/5	4/5	Sep 2008	399
	Canon 450D	+ +	+ +	4/5	5/5	4.5/5	Jan 2008	799
	Canon 40D	+ +	+ +	4.5/5	o	4.5/5	Aug 2007	1,299
	Fujifilm X100F	+	83/100	4.5/5	..	4.5/5	Jan 2017	1,299
	Fujifilm X100T	+	81/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	5/5	Sep 2014	1,299
	Fujifilm X100	..	75/100	4/5	4/5	5/5	Sep 2010	1,199
	Leica X Typ 113	..	..	3.5/5	..	4/5	Sep 2014	2,295
	Nikon Coolpix A	+	75/100	4/5	4.5/5	4/5	Mar 2013	1,099
	Olympus E-450	..	..	4/5	..	4/5	Mar 2009	499
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm X100S

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

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