Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Announced August 2005
- Old Model is Canon 1D MII
- Newer Model is Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Announced March 2005
- Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Updated by Fujifilm S5 Pro

Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The 1D MII N was unveiled 6 months after the Fujifilm S3 Pro so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1D MII N grades against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
1D MII N | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon 1D MII N
Fujifilm S3 Pro | 1D MII N | |||
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Display resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Fujifilm S3 Pro
1D MII N | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Announced | August 2005 | ![]() | March 2005 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII N features physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D MII N vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 50 and 54 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII N and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII N using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D MII N will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS-1D Mark II N | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Category | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2005-08-22 | 2005-03-16 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 548.2mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 235 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 94% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 15.00 m |
Flash options | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1565g (3.45 pounds) | 930g (2.05 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | 60 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | 975 | 346 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch pricing | $5,900 | $0 |