Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Canon EOS M5

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Canon EOS M5. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS M5 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro were released 2002 and Canon EOS M5 was released 2016. That is a 14 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 M5 2016

Type of camera

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M5 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS M5 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 M5 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 M5 has 24 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 M5 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS M5 has a 98 % 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 M5 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. Canon EOS M5 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 100-1600
Canon EOS M5 100-25600

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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M5 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

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 M5

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 M5 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 2
Canon EOS M5 9

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 M5. 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 99% heavier than Canon EOS M5 and its 427 gr (or 0.94 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 850 gr
1.87 lb
Canon EOS M5 427 gr
0.94 lb

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Canon EOS M5 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Canon EOS M5, 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 M5
Name Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Canon EOS M5
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS M5
Release Year 2002 2016
Release Date 2020-01-30 2016-09-15
MSRP N/A 979 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS M5
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS M5
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 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 7
Image
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS M5
ISO Range 100 - 1600 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
(5-axis for video only)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS M5
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 49
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

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 M5
Articulated LCD N/A Tilting
Screen size 1,8” 3.2”
Screen dots 117000 1620000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62x
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS M5
Frames per second 2 fps 9 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 15 meters 5 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation N/A +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS M5
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
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 M5
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS M5
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with Bluetooth and NFC)
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (Wired, wireless, or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Canon EOS M5
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 295 shots
Width 142 mm 116 mm
Height 131 mm 89 mm
Depth 80 mm 61 mm
Weight 850 gram 427 gram