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Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
50
Imaging
58
Features
45
Overall
52
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Launched October 2005
  • Old Model is Canon 1Ds
  • Newer Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and S2800HD (14MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and S2800HD (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MII was introduced 5 years earlier than the S2800HD which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1Ds MII scores against the S2800HD with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 1Ds MII S2800HD 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon 1Ds MII

 S2800HD 1Ds MII 
IntroducedFebruary 2010October 2005More modern by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and FujiFilm S2800HD

 1Ds MII S2800HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MII provides outside measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S2800HD has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 1Ds MII vs the S2800HD.

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MII and S2800HD is 50 and 75 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MII and S2800HD.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1Ds MII will offer you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
66
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography features
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography features
51
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,565g)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
51
weather proof
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
heavier than competition (1,565g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
screen is small (2")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
41
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging info
FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2900HD
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2005-10-11 2010-02-02
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4992 x 3328 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 99%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 gr (3.45 pounds) 437 gr (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $12,000 $260