Canon 1D X II vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Lets examine more closely at the Canon 1D X II and Fujifilm S5 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X II was unveiled 8 years later than the Fujifilm S5 Pro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1D X II grades vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II & Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D X II Gallery & Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X II has got external measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S5 Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D X II against the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X II and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 50 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X II and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D X II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X II will offer extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1D X II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.