Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Fujifilm S5 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1Ds MIII was launched 14 months later than the Fujifilm S5 Pro which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1Ds MIII scores versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MIII Gallery and Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MIII enjoys outside dimensions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S5 Pro has sizing of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Fujifilm S5 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1Ds MIII versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 51 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MIII due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MIII will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent 1Ds MIII will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.