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Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched June 2004
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D
  • Successor is Canon 1D MII N
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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1D MII versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MII was revealed 9 months before the Fujifilm S3 Pro so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1D MII scores against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 1D MII Fujifilm S3 Pro 

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

 Fujifilm S3 Pro 1D MII 
RevealedMarch 2005June 2004Newer by 9 months
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

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

 1D MII Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2"2"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII comes with exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D MII versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 1D MII against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 50 and 54 respectively.

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

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D MII will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII Street photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography info
45
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,565g)
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
47
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII Travel photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography details
29
heavier than competition in class (1,565 grams)
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2004-06-14 2005-03-16
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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 mount Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2" 2"
Screen resolution 230k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 94 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 pounds) 930 grams (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 11.1 13.5
DXO Low light score 1003 346
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $6,500 $0