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Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed June 2005
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
  • Announced August 2002
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 20Da was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 20Da grades vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 20Da Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedJune 2005August 2002Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution118k117kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon 20Da

 Fujifilm S2 Pro 20Da 

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 20Da Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension1.8"1.8"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da provides external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 20Da and the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 20Da to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher 20Da provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography features
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (8 megapixels)
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography features
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors (850g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography highlights
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography info
42
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS 20DaFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 20Da Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2005-06-01 2002-08-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 1.8"
Screen resolution 118 thousand dot 117 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 92%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lbs) 850 gr (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,499 $2,000