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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
51
Imaging
65
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MIII
(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
  • Released August 2008
  • Previous Model is Canon 1Ds MII
  • Later Model is Canon 1D X
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MIII was introduced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm T550 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1Ds MIII grades versus the Fujifilm T550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Fujifilm T550

 1Ds MIII Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 Fujifilm T550 1Ds MIII 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2008More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm T550

 1Ds MIII Fujifilm T550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MIII comes with external dimensions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds MIII vs the Fujifilm T550.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm T550 is 51 and 95 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm T550.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MIII having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1Ds MIII will produce greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MIII will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (1,800 per charge)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
53
weather sealing
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
low battery (1,800 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery (1,800 per charge)
48
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Vlogging features
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Fujifilm T550
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIIFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Fujifilm FinePix T550
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2008-08-18 2013-01-07
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5616 x 3744 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-288mm (12.0x)
Total lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options External -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1385 gr (3.05 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card -
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at launch $6,652 $160