Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
- Launched February 2009
- Superseded the Canon 5D
- Replacement is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Announced March 2005
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Renewed by Fujifilm S5 Pro

Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

The 5D MII was brought out 3 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 5D MII scores versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
5D MII | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | March 2005 | Fresher by 48 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 235k | Clearer display (+685k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon 5D MII
Fujifilm S3 Pro | 5D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Fujifilm S3 Pro
5D MII | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 5D MII enjoys outer measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Check the Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 5D MII and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 56 and 54 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MII because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MII will give you greater detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger 5D MII will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2009-02-13 | 2005-03-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 235 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 94% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 850 gr (1.87 lb) | 930 gr (2.05 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 60 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1815 | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 850 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,190 | $0 |