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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Old Model is Canon 60D
  • Replacement is Canon 80D
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
  • Released August 2002
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Photography Glossary

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 70D and Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 70D was brought out 11 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 70D scores versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 70D Fujifilm S2 Pro 
ReleasedOctober 2013August 2002More recent by 137 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k117kClearer display (+923k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon 70D

 Fujifilm S2 Pro 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 70D Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D has physical measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

See the Canon 70D and Fujifilm S2 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 70D against the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 70D and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 70D and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 70D to render more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher 70D provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 70D
Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (850 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography highlights
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
features focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
50
lighter than others in class (850g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 70D
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
69
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 70D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS 70DFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 70D Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2013-10-31 2002-08-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 1.8"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 117 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 92%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lbs) 850g (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 926 not tested
Other
Battery life 920 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at release $758 $2,000