Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm HS10

Following is a extended review of the Canon 1D MII and FujiFilm HS10, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 1D MII (8MP) and the HS10 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the 1D MII (APS-H) and HS10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII was manufactured 7 years prior to the HS10 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1D MII matches up versus the HS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII Gallery and FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII has external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm HS10 has specifications of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D MII and FujiFilm HS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1D MII and the HS10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and HS10 is 50 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII and HS10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm HS10 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.