Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS Rebel T5 and the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 was introduced in February 2014 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro was introduced in August 2002. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 Highlights

      • 18.0 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 1.8" 117k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel T5
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS Rebel T5 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro.

      PROS

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing

      CONS

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)

      Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Canon Rebel T5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel T5 over Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro.

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 18.0 Megapixel vs 6 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3456 vs 4256 x 2848
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 1.8"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 117k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 92%
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 2.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec vs 1/125 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Lighter 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz) vs 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Canon Rebel T7
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      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T3i
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      18.0 MP

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      24.1 MP

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      24.2 MP

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      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T7i
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T3
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro over Canon EOS Rebel T5.

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
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      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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      Medium format

      50 MP

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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS Rebel T5 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS Rebel T5 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot117k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps2.0 fps
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a 1.8" screen with 117k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. Canon EOS Rebel T5 has 95% coverage with 0.80x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has 92% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 features a 18.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 240.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has Nikon F lens mount. They both have APS-C sensor but because of a small size difference their crop factors (also called lens multiplier) differ from each other. Canon EOS Rebel T5 has the crop factor of 1.6x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has the crop factor of 1.5x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS Rebel T5 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro nothing can be done. On Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS Rebel T5 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 comes with LP-E10 battery pack with battery life of 500 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel T5, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. Canon EOS Rebel T5 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 9 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has . Canon EOS Rebel T5 has detection range from 0 to +18 EV.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.20 m at ISO 100 on Canon EOS Rebel T5 and 15.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Canon EOS Rebel T5. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS Rebel T5 and 1/125 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 body has dimensions of 130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07") and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro body has dimensions of 142 x 131 x 80 mm (5.59 x 5.16 x 3.15"). Canon EOS Rebel T5 weighs 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro weighs 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz).

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      130 mm

      100 mm

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      142 mm

      131 mm

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      100 mm

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      78 mm

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      80 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS Rebel T5 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Canon EOS Rebel T5 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      73
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      GOOD
      78
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      GOOD
      79
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS Rebel T5 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and give them scores of 61 and 55 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      55

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      POOR
      53
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      GOOD
      81
      •   0 EV Min AF Detection
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      34
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS Rebel T5

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      GOOD
      77
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)


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