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Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S200EXR Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed October 2005
  • Previous Model is Canon 1Ds
  • Newer Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR
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Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S200EXR Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 1Ds MII and FujiFilm S200EXR, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and S200EXR (12MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and S200EXR (1/1.6") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1Ds MII was introduced 4 years before the S200EXR which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1Ds MII grades versus the S200EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 1Ds MII S200EXR 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Canon 1Ds MII

 S200EXR 1Ds MII 
LaunchedJuly 2009October 2005More modern by 46 months
Display sizing2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and FujiFilm S200EXR

 1Ds MII S200EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S200EXR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MII enjoys physical dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S200EXR has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds MII and FujiFilm S200EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1Ds MII versus the S200EXR.

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S200EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and S200EXR is 50 and 54 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S200EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and S200EXR.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MII will deliver extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
67
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
45
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
51
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,565 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.6")
heavier than others (865 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
34
long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography advice
51
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
heavier than competition (1,565g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
38
has built in flash
very long zoom (436mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (865 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
34
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (865g)
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Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and FujiFilm S200EXR
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIFujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix S205EXR
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2005-10-11 2009-07-22
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.6"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4992 x 3328 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-436mm (14.1x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.20 m
Flash modes External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 pounds) 865 grams (1.91 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1480 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-140
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 2 One
Price at launch $12,000 $500