Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm Real 3D W1, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MIII was introduced 11 months before the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1Ds MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1Ds MIII matches up against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MIII comes with exterior measurements of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has dimensions of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1Ds MIII compared to the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 51 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MIII using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1Ds MIII will give more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 1Ds MIII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.