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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Canon M50
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
  • Launched August 2002
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M50 II was manufactured 18 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M50 II matches up versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 M50 II Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2002Newer by 222 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k117kSharper display (+923k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon M50 II

 Fujifilm S2 Pro M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 M50 II Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M50 II against the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 79 and 56 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M50 II to provide extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger M50 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography info
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition (850 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Sports photography camera
76
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (305 shots)
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
51
lighter than competition (850g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography highlights
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2002-08-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Nikon F
Available lenses 23 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 117 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 92%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 15.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 pounds) 850 gr (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 photos -
Type of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $2,000