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Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2002
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon 5D MIV versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was announced 14 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 5D MIV grades versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 5D MIV Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedAugust 2016August 2002Fresher by 172 months
Screen size3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1620k117kCrisper screen (+1503k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon 5D MIV

 Fujifilm S2 Pro 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 5D MIV Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV features outer dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5D MIV versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 5D MIV vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 55 and 56 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will produce greater detail with its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (850g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic MP (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
includes touch to focus
fantastic MP (30MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
lighter than others in class (850g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
fantastic MP (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Fujifilm S2 Pro
31
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2016-08-25 2002-08-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 117 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 92%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 850 gr (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $3,299 $2,000