Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm X-S10

The following is a thorough review of the Canon 5D MII versus Fujifilm X-S10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) is very close but the 5D MII (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MII was announced 12 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-S10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 5D MII scores versus the Fujifilm X-S10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Fujifilm X-S10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MII comes with exterior measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S10 has proportions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MII and the Fujifilm X-S10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and Fujifilm X-S10 is 56 and 73 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and Fujifilm X-S10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MII using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.