Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 65 and 56 respectively.

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.