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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced April 2012
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The 1D C was manufactured 9 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1D C matches up versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 1D C Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedApril 2012August 2002Fresher by 119 months
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1040k117kClearer display (+923k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon 1D C

 Fujifilm S2 Pro 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 1D C Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1D C comes with external measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has sizing of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1D C compared to the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D C and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 50 and 56 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D C and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D C featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1D C will provide you with more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent 1D C should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography advice
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography information
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography information
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (850g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography details
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography advice
59
environment proof
MP count good (18 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
lighter than others in class (850 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
28
comes with face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS-1D CFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1D C Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2012-04-12 2002-08-02
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500 gr (3.31 lb) 850 gr (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $6,499 $2,000