Canon 1D X III vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Below, we are matching up the Canon 1D X III and Fujifilm S3 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X III was unveiled 15 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1D X III matches up against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III & Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X III Gallery & Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X III provides exterior dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1D X III versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 50 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X III and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D X III having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D X III will render extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1D X III provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.