Canon 1D vs FujiFilm JZ500

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 1D versus FujiFilm JZ500, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and JZ500 (14MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and JZ500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D was manufactured 9 years prior to the JZ500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D grades vs the JZ500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D & FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D Gallery & FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D features physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1D versus the JZ500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D and JZ500 is 50 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D and JZ500.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm JZ500 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 1D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.