Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Canon EOS 30D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Canon EOS 30D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 30D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2006.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 2006
Canon EOS 30D 2006

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 30D 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 S5 Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 30D 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 S5 Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 30D has 8,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848
Canon EOS 30D 8,2 MP
8185344 pixels
3504 x 2336

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a 48 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 30D. 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

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 100-3200
Canon EOS 30D 100-3200

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 S5 Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 30D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 30D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 3
Canon EOS 30D 5

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro or Canon EOS 30D can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

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 S5 Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 17% heavier than Canon EOS 30D and its 784 gr (or 1.73 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 920 gr
2.03 lb
Canon EOS 30D 784 gr
1.73 lb

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Canon EOS 30D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Canon EOS 30D, 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 S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
Name Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Canon EOS 30D
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
Release Year 2006 2006
Release Date 2006-09-25 2006-02-21
MSRP N/A 1499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
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 3504 x 2336 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 8,2 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 2
Image
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
ISO Range 100 - 3200 100 - 3200
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 RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points N/A 9
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 S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
Articulated LCD N/A Fixed
Screen size 2.5” 2,5”
Screen dots 230000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view No No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) 0.9× (0.56× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
Frames per second 3 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
Video recording No No
Video format N/A N/A
Video resolution N/A N/A
Built-in Microphone No No
Built-in Speakers No No
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
Memory Card Compact Flash
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
HDMI Output No No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (N3 connector) with TC-80N3 remote controller
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Canon EOS 30D
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion Battery BP-511A
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 750 shots
Width 147 mm 144 mm
Height 113 mm 106 mm
Depth 74 mm 74 mm
Weight 920 gram 784 gram