Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Canon EOS 70D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Canon EOS 70D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 70D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro were released 2002 and Canon EOS 70D was released 2013. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 2002
Canon EOS 70D 2013

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 70D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 70D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 70D has 20,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848
Canon EOS 70D 20,2 MP
19961856 pixels
5472 x 3648

Canon EOS 70D has a 65 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 70D has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. Canon EOS 70D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 100-1600
Canon EOS 70D 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 70D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro can shoot up to 2 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 70D can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 2
Canon EOS 70D 7

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 70D. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro weighs 850 gr (equal to 1.87 lb) which is 13% heavier than Canon EOS 70D and its 755 gr (or 1.66 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 850 gr
1.87 lb
Canon EOS 70D 755 gr
1.66 lb

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Canon EOS 70D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Canon EOS 70D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
Name Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Canon EOS 70D
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
Release Year 2002 2013
Release Date 2020-01-30 2013-07-02
MSRP N/A 1199 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 4256 x 2848 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 20,2 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 5+
Image
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
ISO Range 100 - 1600 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 19
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
Articulated LCD N/A Fully articulated
Screen size 1,8” 3”
Screen dots 117000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A Clear View II TFT color LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 92% 98%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
Frames per second 2 fps 7 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 15 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation N/A +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (RS-60E3 cable release, RC-6 wireless remote, or using smartphone over Wi-Fi)
GPS No Yes
Optional through GP-E2
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS 70D
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 920 shots
Width 142 mm 139 mm
Height 131 mm 104 mm
Depth 80 mm 79 mm
Weight 850 gram 755 gram