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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
56
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2009
  • Updated by Canon 7D MII
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
  • Launched August 2002
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Photography Glossary

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 7D was manufactured 7 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 7D grades versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 7D Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedNovember 2009August 2002More modern by 89 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k117kSharper screen (+803k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon 7D

 Fujifilm S2 Pro 7D 

Common features in the Canon 7D and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 7D Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 7D provides exterior dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has sizing of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 7D vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 56 and 56 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 7D to resolve more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern 7D will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography info
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (850 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography info
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (800 CIPA)
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography information
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography information
53
weather proofing
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (800 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
lighter than competitors in class (850 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography features
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (800 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging highlights
28
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS 7DFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 7D Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2009-11-06 2002-08-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 117 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 92%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860g (1.90 lbs) 850g (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,050 $2,000