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Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2002
  • Renewed by Canon 1Ds MII
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2000
  • New Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The 1Ds was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 1Ds scores against the Fujifilm S1 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 1Ds Fujifilm S1 Pro 
RevealedDecember 2002August 2000Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon 1Ds

 Fujifilm S1 Pro 1Ds 
Display resolution200k120kCrisper display (+80k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 1Ds Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2"2"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds enjoys physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1Ds and the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 50 and 56 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1Ds will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 1Ds will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (11 megapixels)
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Street photography camera
44
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (1,585 grams)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (820g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds Sports photography information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography information
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great sensor size (Full frame)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (11 megapixels)
36
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds Travel photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography details
30
more heavy than average in class (1,585 grams)
low MP (11 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
46
lighter than average in class (820g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (11MP)
maximum ISO low (1,250)
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
can't record video
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Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon EOS-1DsFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2002-12-17 2000-08-08
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 11 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4064 x 2704 3040 x 2016
Max native ISO 1250 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 320
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2 inches 2 inches
Display resolution 120k dots 200k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 90 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585 gr (3.49 lbs) 820 gr (1.81 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 954 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $9,000 $2,000