• APS-C 372.9mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 22.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Fujifilm FinePix X100
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website
Fujifilm FinePix X100 webpage
Manufacturer website
Predecessor:   Canon 5D Mark II
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
Successor:   Canon 5D Mark IV
5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV
General
Model Number: X100 5D Mark III
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Mid-Sized Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $1200.00 $3500.00
Street Price:   $2,084.48
Date Available: 2011-03-30 2012-03-20
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 15.9 oz (451 g)
includes batteries
33.5 oz (950 g)
includes batteries
Size: 5.0 x 2.9 x 2.1 in.
(127 x 74 x 54 mm)
6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0 in.
(152 x 116 x 76 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:   Canon
Effective Megapixels: 12.3 22.3
Sensor Format: APS-C 35mm
Sensor size: 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 5.50 microns 6.25 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x 1.0x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:   Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 73 81
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 22.9 24.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 12.4 11.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 1,001 2,293
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, Other),
3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2),
2176 x 1448 (3.2 MP, 3:2),
4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other),
3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
7680 x 2160 (16.6 MP, Other),
7680 x 1440 (11.1 MP, Other),
5120 x 2160 (11.1 MP, Other),
5120 x 1440 (7.4 MP, Other)
5760 x 3840 (22.1 MP, 3:2),
3840 x 2560 (9.8 MP, 3:2),
2880 x 1920 (5.5 MP, 3:2),
1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2),
720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit .RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2
Continuous-mode frames/second: 4.7 6.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (24) 1920x1080 (30p/​25p/​24p)
1280x720 (60p/​50p)
640x480 (30p/​25p)
Movie File Format: H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes
Composite Video Out: Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a Canon EF
Lens: Fixed Fujinon Apsherical lens; 8 elements in 6 groups, Super EBC coating n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 35mm  
Focal Length (actual): 23mm  
Zoom Ratio: 1.00x  
Aperture Range: f/2 - f/16 (9 blade aperture diaphram with built-in 3-stop ND filter)  
Integrated ND Filter: Yes No
Normal Focus Range: 80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
 
Macro Focus Range: 10 - 200 cm
3.9 - 78.7 in
 
Filter Thread: 49.0mm n/a
Thread Type: body threads w/ adapter n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 3x digital zoom in Movie mode  
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detection AF: Single AF / Continuous AF/MF Distance Indicator; Area/Multi (49-point, 25-point with OVF) Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6.
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes No
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Hybrid / LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: Hybrid. Reverse galilean optical: 90% coverage, 0.5x magnif. EVF: 100% coverage, 0.47-inch, 1440K-dot LCD, 15mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, eye sensor SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.50x 0.71x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.75x 0.71x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.8 3.2
Rear Display Resolution: 460,000 dots 1,044,000 dots (348,000 px)
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:   10.0x
Top Deck Display: Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 6400 25600
Minimum ISO (native): 200 100
ISO Settings: Auto, 200-6400, expandable to 100-12800 Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2)
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight, Warm White, Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec 1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 256-zones metering, Multi / Spot / Average 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center, 7.2%), Spot (center, 1.5%)
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Motion panorama, Film simulation, EXR HR/DR/SN modes n/a
Self Timer: 10 or 2 seconds 2, 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes No
Flash Modes: Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 4.5 n/a
Flash Range Description: ISO 1600: approx. 50cm - 9m / 1.6ft. - 29.5.ft. n/a
Max Flash Sync:   1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hot shoe Hot Shoe, PC Sync
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:   No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC / SDXC CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:   No UHS support
Other Memory:   UDMA7 compliant
Dual Card Slots: No Yes
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: 12-bit .RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2
Movie File Format: H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes
Included Memory: 20.0 MB No memory included
Included Memory Type: built-in memory  
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No Yes
Headphone Jack: No Yes
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Mechanical shutter release cable Optional Wired or Wireless
Connections (extended): Mini HDMI, Screw-in Mechanical Shutter Release Cable Socket Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.18 <0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 1.50 <0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 9 Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):   <0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 4.7 6.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 10 63
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):   6.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):   18
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):   6.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):   7
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.40 seconds 0.12 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):   0.78 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):   0.060 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.231 seconds 0.095 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.54 seconds  
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.014 seconds 0.061 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes): Multi-area AF lag = 0.421s Optical Viewfinder: Full AF shutter lag, wide-area mode: 0.142s Live View: Full AF shutter lag, phase-detect: 0.823s Full AF shutter lag, contrast-detect: 0.780s Prefocused: 0.060
Startup Time: 3.2 seconds 0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 1.5 seconds 0.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 3.7 seconds  
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 300 shots 200 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):   950 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: 1 x Proprietary NP-95 Proprietary LP-E6
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E11 battery grip
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NP-95 lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No
Software
Included Software: CD-ROM (Viewer software, Raw File Converter etc.) Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc
OS Compatibility: Viewer: Windows7/Vista/XP, MacOS X 10.6+  
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: 12MP APS-C sensor with EXR processor, 23mm f/2 fixed lens, hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder. Offers in-camera PROVIA, Velvia, ASTIA and monochrome filter effects. Has in-camera 3-stop ND filter. Internal microphone is stereo. New 22.3-megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor, DIGIC 5+ Processor, 61-point AF System, 63-zone iFCL Metering System, 6fps Bursts, Full HD video, 100% OVF, 3.2" 1.04M-dot LCD, Dual Card Slots (SD+CF), HDR Mode, Multiple Exposure Support, Scene Intelligent Auto, Comparative Playback, Dual-Axis Electronic Level, Auto Lighting Optimizer, In-Camera RAW Processing.