Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Black 2016
Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Black 2016
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is a rugged, high-performance DSLR that continues to impress users with its build quality, autofocus speed, frame rate, and battery life. While many reviewers praise it as a capable workhorse and excellent value at discounted prices, concerns about expensive repair costs and limited future serviceability by Canon CPS are significant drawbacks. Some users specifically chose this over mirrorless options, valuing its reliability and lens compatibility.
Pros
- Exceptional build quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- High frame rate
- Great battery life
- Excellent value at discount price
Cons
- Prohibitively expensive repairs
- Heavy and bulky body
- Limited future serviceability by Canon CPS
- Potential sensor scratch repair cost exceeds new camera price
- Outdated technology compared to mirrorless
Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024
The Fujifilm X-S20 is overwhelmingly praised as a versatile hybrid camera, delivering excellent image quality, vibrant film simulations, and solid autofocus. Users love its compact, well-built body and find it easy to use, though some note a learning curve and occasional overheating during video. A few negative experiences involve shipping issues and the lack of weather sealing, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Great film simulations
- Compact and well-built
- Solid autofocus
- Good battery life
Cons
- Overheating during video
- No weather sealing
- Steep learning curve
- No vertical video mode
- No 4K HQ mode
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS-1D X Mark II | Fujifilm X-S X-S20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.200000762939453 MP | 26.100000381469727 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 160 |
| Processor | DIGIC 6+ | X-Processor 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 61 (41 Cross-Type) | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 117 |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 14 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 16 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | M-JPEG, MOV, MP4 | H.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/H.265 Long GOP/MOV/MP4/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.6M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.34 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 1210 shots★ | 750 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Black 2016
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Black 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.