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Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(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
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 1000D Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedJuly 2008March 2005Newer by 41 months
Screen dimensions2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon 1000D

 Fujifilm S3 Pro 1000D 
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 1000D Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography highlights
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography advice
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 CIPA)
46
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography advice
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (500 shots)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
low battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1000D
Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1000D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon EOS 1000DFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
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