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Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150 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
  • Launched June 2004
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1D
  • New Model is Canon 1D MII N
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 1D MII (8MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the 1D MII (APS-H) and Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MII was launched 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm A150 which is quite a big difference 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 A150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1D MII grades against the Fujifilm A150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Fujifilm A150

 1D MII Fujifilm A150 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon 1D MII

 Fujifilm A150 1D MII 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009June 2004Newer by 56 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Fujifilm A150

 1D MII Fujifilm A150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D MII offers outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm A150 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII compared to the Fujifilm A150.

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII and Fujifilm A150 is 50 and 95 respectively.

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MII and Fujifilm A150.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm A150 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (8MP)
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
45
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,565 grams)
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MII
Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII Travel photography details
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography details
29
more heavy than competition (1,565g)
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging features
Fujifilm A150 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Fujifilm A150
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II Fujifilm FinePix A150
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2004-06-14 2009-02-04
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 548.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 gr (3.45 lb) 130 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1003 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $6,500 $130