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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced April 2012
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
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon 1D C and Fujifilm S3 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D C was manufactured 7 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1D C matches up against the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 1D C Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedApril 2012March 2005More recent by 87 months
Screen dimension3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k235kCrisper screen (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon 1D C

 Fujifilm S3 Pro 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 1D C Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D C features external dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 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 1D C and Fujifilm S3 Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D C against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 50 and 54 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D C featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D C will provide greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer 1D C will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography details
78
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than others (930 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
46
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D C
Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
59
weather sealing
good resolution (18 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
50
lighter than others (930g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D C
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging details
28
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon EOS-1D CFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1D C Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2012-04-12 2005-03-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 94%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1500 gr (3.31 pounds) 930 gr (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery ID LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $6,499 $0