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Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
50
Imaging
58
Features
45
Overall
52
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S5 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
  • Announced October 2005
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds
  • Successor is Canon 1Ds MIII
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon 1Ds MII and Fujifilm S5 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MII was announced 21 months before the Fujifilm S5 Pro which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1Ds MII matches up against the Fujifilm S5 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 1Ds MII Fujifilm S5 Pro 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Canon 1Ds MII

 Fujifilm S5 Pro 1Ds MII 
IntroducedJuly 2007October 2005More modern by 21 months
Screen dimensions2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 1Ds MII Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MII provides exterior dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro has sizing of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

See the Canon 1Ds MII and Fujifilm S5 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 1Ds MII against the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 50 and 55 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MII will produce more detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
66
manual focus
MP count decent (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography details
51
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,565g)
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (920 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography details
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography factors
51
weather proofing
MP count decent (17MP)
more heavy than competition (1,565g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
47
lighter than competitors in class (920g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
MP count decent (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
tiny screen (2")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIFujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2005-10-11 2007-07-05
Body design 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 surface area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4992 x 3328 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565g (3.45 pounds) 920g (2.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 74 65
DXO Color Depth rating 23.3 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 13.5
DXO Low light rating 1480 448
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Dual One
Retail pricing $12,000 $548