Clicky

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed June 2004
  • Replaced the Canon 1D
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MII N
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
  • Announced August 2002
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon 1D MII versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The 1D MII was revealed 23 months after the Fujifilm S2 Pro making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1D MII matches up against the Fujifilm S2 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

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

 1D MII Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedJune 2004August 2002More modern by 23 months
Display dimension2"1.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k117kCrisper display (+113k dot)

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

 Fujifilm S2 Pro 1D MII 

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

 1D MII Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII provides outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D MII versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D MII vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 50 and 56 respectively.

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

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D MII using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 1D MII will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1D MII will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MII
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (8MP)
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D MII
Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
45
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,565 grams)
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (850g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII Sports photography information
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography information
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
29
heavier than competition in class (1,565 grams)
MP count low (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competitors (850g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports RAW files
small screen (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MII
Vlogging with Fujifilm S2 Pro
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon 1D MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2004-06-14 2002-08-02
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 117 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 92%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 gr (3.45 lbs) 850 gr (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
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, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $6,500 $2,000