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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
56
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2009
  • Successor is Canon 7D MII
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 7D was manufactured 4 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 7D scores against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 7D Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedNovember 2009March 2005Newer by 57 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k235kClearer display (+685k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon 7D

 Fujifilm S3 Pro 7D 

Common features in the Canon 7D and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 7D Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D has got physical measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 7D versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 56 and 54 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 7D to deliver extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern 7D should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography details
73
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography advice
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than others (930g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 7D
Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
63
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 per charge)
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D
Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
53
environment proofing
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (800 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
50
lighter than others (930g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging details
28
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon EOS 7DFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 7D Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2009-11-06 2005-03-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 94 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860g (1.90 pounds) 930g (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 60
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 13.5
DXO Low light score 854 346
Other
Battery life 800 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,050 $0