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Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Canon 1D MIII
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
  • Introduced August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1D MIV and Fujifilm S2 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIV was released 7 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1D MIV matches up vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 1D MIV Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2002Newer by 93 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k117kSharper display (+803k dot)

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

 Fujifilm S2 Pro 1D MIV 

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

 1D MIV Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIV enjoys outer dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has specifications of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 1D MIV vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIV and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 51 and 56 respectively.

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

Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIV and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 1D MIV will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent 1D MIV should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MIV
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
74
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/300s)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Street photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography details
55
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (850 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MIV
Sports photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (1,500 CIPA)
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
51
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
terrible battery (1,500 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
51
lighter than average in class (850g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography features
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (1,500 CIPA)
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging highlights
27
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2010-02-22 2002-08-02
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor dimensions 27.9 x 18.6mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 518.9mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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 mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/300 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1230g (2.71 pounds) 850g (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 157 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 All around rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 1500 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $4,999 $2,000