Canon 1D X III vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

The following is a extended review of the Canon 1D X III and Fujifilm S1 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X III was released 19 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1D X III scores against the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III & Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1D X III Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1D X III comes with exterior dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X III and Fujifilm S1 Pro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D X III and the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 50 and 56 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X III and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X III because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D X III will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern 1D X III will have a benefit in sensor innovation.