Canon 5D Mark II vs Fujifilm SL1000

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Canon 5D Mark II vs Fujifilm SL1000

35mm 864.0mm²
21.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm SL1000 Review.

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Differences

Canon 5D Mark II advantages over Fujifilm SL1000

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.41 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

850 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
75 mm vs 122 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More pixels
21.1 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
75 vs 9 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/1700 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm SL1000 advantages over Canon 5D Mark II

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 3.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3X

Canon 5D Mark II

Nikon D3X

$1085
35mm

Shoots 1080p video
Bigger JPEG buffer

$2500
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon D3X

Fujifilm SL1000

Nikon D3X

$650
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2500
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D3X

Compared to Nikon D600

Canon 5D Mark II

Nikon D600

$1085
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Nikon D600

Fujifilm SL1000

Nikon D600

$650
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$1900
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon D600

Compared to Canon 6D

Canon 5D Mark II

Canon 6D

$1085
35mm

Less shutter lag
More AF points

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Canon 6D

Fujifilm SL1000

Canon 6D

$650
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm SL1000 vs Canon 6D

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Canon 5D Mark II

Olympus SP-100

$1085
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus SP-100

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

Compare Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Fujifilm S9900W

Canon 5D Mark II

Fujifilm S9900W

$1085
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$719
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 5D Mark II vs Fujifilm S9900W

Fujifilm SL1000

Fujifilm S9900W

$650
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
RAW file ability

$719
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

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