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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Announced April 2015
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
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S2 Pro, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the XC10 (1") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was launched 12 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XC10 matches up against the Fujifilm S2 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 XC10 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedApril 2015August 2002Newer by 155 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Canon XC10

 Fujifilm S2 Pro XC10 
Screen resolution117k1kCrisper screen (+116k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 XC10 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the XC10 vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 54 and 56 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon XC10 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger XC10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW files
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography advice
56
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
offers focus via touch
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (1,040 grams)
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition (850g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography details
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.8 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography features
43
offers focus via touch
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than competition (1,040g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
lighter than competition (850 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW files
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (1,040 grams)
9
no video
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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Canon XC10Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon XC10 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Announced 2015-04-08 2002-08-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 20000 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 2.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 1k dot 117k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format XF-AVC, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040g (2.29 lbs) 850g (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 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 ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,599 $2,000