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Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released February 2015
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
  • Released August 2000
  • Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS was released 14 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 5DS scores versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 5DS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2000More modern by 177 months
Screen sizing3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k200kSharper screen (+840k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon 5DS

 Fujifilm S1 Pro 5DS 

Common features in the Canon 5DS and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 5DS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS features outside dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 5DS compared to the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 55 and 56 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5DS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 48MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer 5DS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5DS
Street photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (820 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography features
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (700 CIPA)
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography advice
57
environment proof
high megapixels (51MP)
terrible battery pack (700 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
46
lighter than others (820 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (700 CIPA)
43
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging info
30
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon EOS 5DSFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 5DS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Type Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2000-08-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8688 x 5792 3040 x 2016
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 320
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 200k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 90 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/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 930 gr (2.05 pounds) 820 gr (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2381 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $3,699 $2,000