Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon 1Ds MII versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MII was released 3 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1Ds MII matches up versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MII provides outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has sizing of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1Ds MII and the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 50 and 56 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1Ds MII and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MII because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1Ds MII will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher 1Ds MII is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.