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Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 1D X
  • Later Model is Canon 1D X III
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2000
  • New Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon 1D X II versus Fujifilm S1 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X II was announced 15 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1D X II grades against the Fujifilm S1 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 1D X II Fujifilm S1 Pro 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2000Fresher by 189 months
Display dimension3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1620k200kClearer display (+1420k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon 1D X II

 Fujifilm S1 Pro 1D X II 

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 1D X II Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X II has external dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 1D X II compared to the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X II and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 50 and 56 respectively.

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X II and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D X II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X II will deliver extra detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger 1D X II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D X II
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
82
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
47
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography advice
61
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (820g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X II Sports photography info
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography info
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames/s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,210 per charge)
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D X II
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
54
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (1,210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
46
lighter than competition (820 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X II Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
good MP (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X II as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2016-02-02 2000-08-08
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual DIGIC 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3040 x 2016
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 409600 -
Min native ISO 100 320
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 61 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 200k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 90 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 16.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) 820 grams (1.81 lbs)
Dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3207 not tested
Other
Battery life 1210 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Dual 1
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