Canon 1D MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon 1D MIII versus Fujifilm S1 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1D MIII was launched 6 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1D MIII scores versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark III and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MIII Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIII has got physical measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D MIII versus Fujifilm S1 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1D MIII against the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIII and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 51 and 56 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIII and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D MIII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D MIII will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern 1D MIII should have an advantage in sensor technology.