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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Superseded the Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Later Model is Canon 1D X II
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Announced March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 1D X Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedOctober 2011March 2005Fresher by 81 months
Screen sizing3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k235kCrisper screen (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon 1D X

 Fujifilm S3 Pro 1D X 

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 1D X Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

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

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography info
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography highlights
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than average in class (930 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography factors
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (1,120 shots)
47
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography info
49
weather proof
good megapixels (18MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (1,120 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
50
lighter than average in class (930 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (1,120 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D X
Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
28
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon EOS-1D XFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1D X Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2011-10-18 2005-03-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 94%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 pounds) 930 gr (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 60
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 13.5
DXO Low light score 2786 346
Other
Battery life 1120 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $5,299 $0