Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 1Ds MII and Fujifilm Real 3D W1, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MII was introduced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1Ds MII matches up versus the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds MII has got outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has proportions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1Ds MII and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds MII and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 50 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 1Ds MII will provide extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.