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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2008
  • Previous Model is Canon 1Ds MII
  • Updated by Canon 1D X
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2000
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S1 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MIII was brought out 8 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1Ds MIII scores against the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 1Ds MIII Fujifilm S1 Pro 
RevealedAugust 2008August 2000More recent by 98 months
Screen dimensions3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k200kCrisper screen (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 Fujifilm S1 Pro 1Ds MIII 

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 1Ds MIII Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MIII has got 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 S1 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1Ds MIII against the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 51 and 56 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1Ds MIII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MIII will produce extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1Ds MIII provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Street photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (820g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Sports photography info
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography info
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (1,800 per charge)
36
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography advice
53
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
low battery power (1,800 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
46
lighter than others in class (820g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography details
71
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (1,800 CIPA)
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1Ds MIII
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1 Pro
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIIFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2008-08-18 2000-08-08
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5616 x 3744 3040 x 2016
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 320
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 200 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 90%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1385 gr (3.05 lb) 820 gr (1.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1663 not tested
Other
Battery life 1800 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $6,652 $2,000