Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X was manufactured 6 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1D X matches up vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D X Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X offers outside measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1D X versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 50 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D X featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D X will offer extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent 1D X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.