Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S5 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MII N was manufactured 22 months before the Fujifilm S5 Pro making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the 1D MII N matches up against the Fujifilm S5 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII N provides outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

See the Canon 1D MII N vs Fujifilm S5 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1D MII N against the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII N and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 50 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII N and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D MII N featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D MII N will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 1D MII N is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.