Canon 1Ds MII vs FujiFilm S2950

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon 1Ds MII versus FujiFilm S2950, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and S2950 (14MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and S2950 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MII was launched 6 years earlier than the S2950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1Ds MII being a Large SLR camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1Ds MII matches up versus the S2950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MII comes with outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1Ds MII against the S2950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MII and S2950 is 50 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MII and S2950.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1Ds MII will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.