Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
- Launched August 2008
- Older Model is Canon 1Ds MII
- Updated by Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Launched March 2005
- Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

The 1Ds MIII was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the 1Ds MIII grades against the Fujifilm S3 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
1Ds MIII | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Launched | August 2008 | ![]() | March 2005 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon 1Ds MIII
Fujifilm S3 Pro | 1Ds MIII | |||
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Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S3 Pro
1Ds MIII | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MIII provides exterior 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) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
See the Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 1Ds MIII versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 51 and 54 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MIII using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1Ds MIII will show extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 1Ds MIII will have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2008-08-18 | 2005-03-16 |
Physical type | 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 area | 864.0mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 4256 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 235k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 94 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 15.00 m |
Flash options | External | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1385g (3.05 lb) | 930g (2.05 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 80 | 60 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1663 | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1800 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Retail pricing | $6,652 | $0 |