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Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
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Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed October 2005
  • Superseded the Canon 1Ds
  • Renewed by Canon 1Ds MIII
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
  • Launched August 2002
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 1Ds MII Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedOctober 2005August 2002Fresher by 39 months
Display sizing2"1.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k117kClearer display (+113k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon 1Ds MII

 Fujifilm S2 Pro 1Ds MII 

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 1Ds MII Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

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

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography information
67
manual focus
resolution is good (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
51
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (1,565 grams)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (850g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Sports photography camera
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography advice
51
environment proofing
resolution is good (17MP)
more heavy than others (1,565 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
lighter than competitors (850g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography highlights
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2005-10-11 2002-08-02
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4992 x 3328 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash settings External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) 850 grams (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Dual One
Retail pricing $12,000 $2,000