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Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(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
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 1D MII N Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Display dimensions2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon 1D MII N

 Fujifilm S3 Pro 1D MII N 
Display resolution235k230kCrisper display (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 1D MII N Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedAugust 2005March 2005Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (8MP)
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
45
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,565 grams)
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (930 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MII N
Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography advice
29
more heavy than others in class (1,565 grams)
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competitors in class (930 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW files
2 card slots
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MII N
Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
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