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Canon 1Ds MIII vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon 1Ds MIII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2008
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1Ds MII
  • Newer Model is Canon 1D X
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 1Ds MIII and FujiFilm S2800HD, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and S2800HD (14MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and S2800HD (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MIII was launched 17 months prior to the S2800HD which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MIII being a Large SLR camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1Ds MIII grades vs the S2800HD with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 1Ds MIII S2800HD 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 S2800HD 1Ds MIII 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2008More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and FujiFilm S2800HD

 1Ds MIII S2800HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 1Ds MIII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MIII enjoys outside measurements of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1Ds MIII and FujiFilm S2800HD in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1Ds MIII and the S2800HD.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MIII and S2800HD is 51 and 75 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MIII and S2800HD.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MIII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MIII will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MIII will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Street photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography advice
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,800 per charge)
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
53
weather sealing
good megapixels (21MP)
terrible battery life (1,800 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography advice
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,800 shots)
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIIFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Other name - FinePix S2900HD
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2008-08-18 2010-02-02
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5616 x 3744 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 99 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1385 grams (3.05 pounds) 437 grams (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1663 not tested
Other
Battery life 1800 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Price at release $6,652 $260