Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm IS Pro

Lets look closer at the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Fujifilm IS Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MIII was revealed 14 months later than the Fujifilm IS Pro making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1Ds MIII scores against the Fujifilm IS Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III & Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery & Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1Ds MIII has outer 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 IS Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Fujifilm IS Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1Ds MIII and the Fujifilm IS Pro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm IS Pro is 51 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm IS Pro.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MIII with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1Ds MIII will offer more detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1Ds MIII provides an advantage in sensor innovation.