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Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

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

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D
(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
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 1D Fujifilm S3 Pro 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon 1D

 Fujifilm S3 Pro 1D 
ReleasedMarch 2005December 2001More modern by 39 months
Display resolution235k120kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 1D Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2"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).

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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.

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography information
52
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (4MP)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
48
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (1,585 grams)
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than others (930g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
50
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4MP)
47
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D
Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
38
environment proofing
heavier than others (1,585 grams)
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than others (930 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
49
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Canon 1D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon EOS-1DFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
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