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Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced June 2004
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MII N
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2600HD
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Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and S2500HD (12MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and S2500HD (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MII was manufactured 7 years before the S2500HD which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1D MII scores against the S2500HD in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 1D MII S2500HD 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon 1D MII

 S2500HD 1D MII 
ReleasedJuly 2010June 2004Newer by 73 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and FujiFilm S2500HD

 1D MII S2500HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MII has got exterior dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2500HD has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D MII vs the S2500HD.

Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and S2500HD is 50 and 78 respectively.

Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII and S2500HD.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the FujiFilm S2500HD will give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Portrait photography factors
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (8MP)
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII Street photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Street photography features
45
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,565 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII Sports photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography details
29
more heavy than competition (1,565 grams)
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging details
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon 1D MII vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2600HD
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2004-06-14 2010-07-06
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 99 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 pounds) 337 grams (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1003 not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $6,500 $200