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Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 1D X
  • Newer Model is Canon 1D X III
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Released August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 1D X II versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X II was manufactured 13 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1D X II grades against the Fujifilm S2 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 1D X II Fujifilm S2 Pro 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2002Newer by 165 months
Screen size3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1620k117kCrisper screen (+1503k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon 1D X II

 Fujifilm S2 Pro 1D X II 

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 1D X II Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X II has got physical measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D X II compared to the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X II and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 50 and 56 respectively.

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X II and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X II will resolve greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer 1D X II will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X II Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D X II
Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
61
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X II as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Sports photography camera
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fast shooting (16.0 frames/s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,210 CIPA)
42
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X II Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography advice
54
environment proof
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (1,210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
lighter than competitors (850g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D X II
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X II Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging factors
30
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-02 2002-08-02
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
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 20MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 61 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 16.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1530 grams (3.37 pounds) 850 grams (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $5,999 $2,000