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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S8500 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
  • Introduced August 2008
  • Old Model is Canon 1Ds MII
  • Replacement is Canon 1D X
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Fujifilm S8500, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds MIII was launched 5 years before the Fujifilm S8500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1Ds MIII matches up vs the Fujifilm S8500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Fujifilm S8500

 1Ds MIII Fujifilm S8500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 Fujifilm S8500 1Ds MIII 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2008Newer by 53 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S8500

 1Ds MIII Fujifilm S8500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MIII enjoys external dimensions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Canon 1Ds MIII versus Fujifilm S8500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1Ds MIII compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S8500 is 51 and 61 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MIII because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MIII will give more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MIII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (1,800 CIPA)
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
53
environment proof
megapixel count decent (21MP)
bad battery power (1,800 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery power (1,800 shots)
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm S8500
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIIFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-08-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 5616 x 3744 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 50 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 0cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes External -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1385g (3.05 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $6,652 $500