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Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2002
  • Refreshed by Canon 1Ds MII
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 1Ds versus Fujifilm J30, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the 1Ds (11MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is very comparable but the 1Ds (Full frame) and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds was brought out 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm J30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1Ds matches up vs the Fujifilm J30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Fujifilm J30

 1Ds Fujifilm J30 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon 1Ds

 Fujifilm J30 1Ds 
AnnouncedJuly 2009December 2002More recent by 80 months
Display dimension2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k120kClearer display (+110k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Fujifilm J30

 1Ds Fujifilm J30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds has got external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds vs the Fujifilm J30.

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and Fujifilm J30 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds and Fujifilm J30.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1Ds because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm J30 will produce extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 1Ds will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds
Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
55
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (11 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds Street photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Street photography highlights
44
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (1,585g)
max ISO too low (1,250)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (11MP)
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds
Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
30
heavier than others in class (1,585g)
megapixel count low (11MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography details
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (11MP)
max ISO too low (1,250)
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds Vlogging information
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Fujifilm J30
 Canon EOS-1DsFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Fujifilm FinePix J30
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2002-12-17 2009-07-22
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 11 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4064 x 2704 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Total lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.7"
Display resolution 120 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 gr (3.49 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 954 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $9,000 $150