Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Following is a detailed review of the Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S5 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 1Ds was released 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S5 Pro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1Ds grades vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds Gallery and Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds provides outside measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S5 Pro has measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1Ds vs Fujifilm S5 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1Ds against the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 50 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1Ds will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.