Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5DS was unveiled 10 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5DS being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 5DS matches up versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS & Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery & Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5DS has external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 5DS vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 55 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5DS using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5DS will offer greater detail having an extra 45MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 5DS will have an edge in sensor technology.