Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Launched July 2008
- Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Successor is Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Released March 2005
- Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Refreshed by Fujifilm S5 Pro

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 1000D and Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 1000D was unveiled 3 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1000D grades versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
1000D | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Released | July 2008 | ![]() | March 2005 | Newer by 41 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon 1000D
Fujifilm S3 Pro | 1000D | |||
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Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Fujifilm S3 Pro
1000D | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1000D features physical measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Check the Canon 1000D and Fujifilm S3 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1000D and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 70 and 54 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon 1000D to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer 1000D will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS 1000D | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Also called as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2008-07-22 | 2005-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 4256 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 235k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 94 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 502 gr (1.11 lb) | 930 gr (2.05 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 60 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | 719 | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $0 |