Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 4MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Launched December 2001
- Newer Model is Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Released March 2005
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Canon 1D and Fujifilm S3 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The 1D was revealed 4 years before the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1D grades vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
1D | Fujifilm S3 Pro |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon 1D
Fujifilm S3 Pro | 1D | |||
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Released | March 2005 | ![]() | December 2001 | More modern by 39 months |
Display resolution | 235k | ![]() | 120k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1D and Fujifilm S3 Pro
1D | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2" | ![]() | 2" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D provides outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Check out the Canon 1D and Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1D versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

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

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm S3 Pro will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 1D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Canon EOS-1D | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon EOS-1D | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Category | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2001-12-13 | 2005-03-16 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 28.7 x 19.1mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 548.2mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 4 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 2464 x 1648 | 4256 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.3 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2 inch | 2 inch |
Screen resolution | 120k dots | 235k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 94 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1585 gr (3.49 lb) | 930 gr (2.05 lb) |
Dimensions | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 346 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $4,899 | $0 |