Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro
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![Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX10-IS/Canon-SX10-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Successor is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2002
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
- Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
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The SX10 IS was released 6 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX10 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm S2 Pro
SX10 IS | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | August 2002 | More recent by 79 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 117k | Crisper screen (+113k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon SX10 IS
Fujifilm S2 Pro | SX10 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro
SX10 IS | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has specifications of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro.
![Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX10-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S2-Pro-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 65 and 56 respectively.
![Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX10-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S2-Pro-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX10 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX10 IS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX10 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.
![Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX10-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S2-Pro-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX10-IS-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S2-Pro-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2002-08-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4256 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 1.8" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 117 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 92% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 secs | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 850g (1.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $275 | $2,000 |