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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
73
Overall
67
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Replacement is Canon 1D X II
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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X was manufactured 9 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1D X scores versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 1D X Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedOctober 2011August 2002More recent by 113 months
Display size3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1040k117kSharper display (+923k dot)

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

 Fujifilm S2 Pro 1D X 

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

 1D X Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X enjoys exterior dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 1D X against the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

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

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

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D X due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X will give extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern 1D X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography factors
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X Street photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography info
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than average (850g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X
Sports photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,120 shots)
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography advice
48
environment sealing
good resolution (18MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (1,120 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
50
lighter than average (850g)
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography factors
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,120 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
28
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS-1D XFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2011-10-18 2002-08-02
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 1.8"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
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 14.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 lb) 850 gr (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2786 not tested
Other
Battery life 1120 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Two One
Cost at release $5,299 $2,000