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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Older Model is Canon 40D
  • Successor is Canon 60D
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2000
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 50D and Fujifilm S1 Pro, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 50D was released 8 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 50D matches up versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 50D Fujifilm S1 Pro 
RevealedOctober 2008August 2000More modern by 101 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution920k200kClearer screen (+720k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon 50D

 Fujifilm S1 Pro 50D 

Common features in the Canon 50D and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 50D Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D has exterior measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Compare the Canon 50D and Fujifilm S1 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 50D versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 50D and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 57 and 56 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon 50D to render greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 50D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography features
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 50D
Street photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (820g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography advice
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 CIPA)
36
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 50D
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
57
environment proofing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (800 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
46
lighter than average (820g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography info
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 50D
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1 Pro
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon EOS 50DFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 50D Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Class Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2008-10-30 2000-08-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4752 x 3168 3040 x 2016
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 320
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 200k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 90 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.3fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822 grams (1.81 pounds) 820 grams (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 696 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-511A 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), UDMA SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $996 $2,000