Canon 1D MIII vs Fujifilm SL1000

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon 1D MIII and Fujifilm SL1000, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIII was manufactured 6 years prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1D MIII scores against the Fujifilm SL1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark III and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MIII Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MIII provides exterior dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D MIII and Fujifilm SL1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D MIII versus the Fujifilm SL1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIII and Fujifilm SL1000 is 51 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MIII and Fujifilm SL1000.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D MIII because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm SL1000 will show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 1D MIII will be behind in sensor tech.