Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

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    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
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    Overview

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro was announced in 2002 and is an APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm) DSLR camera with 6 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 1.8" screen with 117k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm FinePix Sx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm FinePix Sx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm S1
    Compare
    		January
    2014    		 16.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm S5 Pro
    Compare
    		July
    2007    		 6 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm S3 Pro
    Compare
    		March
    2005    		 6 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.0"
    235k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm S2 Pro August
    2002    		 6 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 1.8"
    117k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm S1 Pro
    Compare
    		August
    2000    		 16.4 MP
    APS-C    		 320 - 1,600 Fixed 2.0"
    200k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm FinePix S1 vs FinePix S5 Pro vs FinePix S3 Pro vs FinePix S2 Pro vs FinePix S1 Pro.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro.

    PROS

    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Environmental Sealing

    CONS

    •   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

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro to its predecessor FinePix S1 Pro and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
    Lower Native ISO 100 vs 320
    Max Image Resolution 4256 x 2848 vs 3040 x 2016
    Higher Viewfinder Coverage 92% vs 90%
    Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Environmental Sealing vs
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
    Lower Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 16.4 Megapixel
    Smaller Screen 1.8" vs 2.0"
    Lower Resolution Screen 117k dot vs 200k dot
    Heavier 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) vs 820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
    Internal Storage vs 16 MB

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs FinePix S1 Pro.

    Successor

    In 2005 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and its successor.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
    Larger Screen 2.0" vs 1.8"
    Higher Resolution Screen 235k dot vs 117k dot
    Top LCD Screen vs
    Higher Viewfinder Coverage 94% vs 92%
    Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/180 sec vs 1/125 sec
    Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
    Orientation Sensor vs
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
    Heavier 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) vs 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs FinePix S3 Pro.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a 1.8" Fixed screen with 117k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 92% coverage.

    Sensor

    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 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    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 x 15.5 mm356.5 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

    Camera can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has Nikon F lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro.

    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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    1/2.3-inch

    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

    Sony a7R V
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    Full Frame

    61.0 MP

    Canon Rebel SL1
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Panasonic ZS70
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.3 MP

    Panasonic FZ1000 II
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Fujifilm X-T10
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m and also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/125 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has dimensions of 142 x 131 x 80 mm (5.59 x 5.16 x 3.15"). It weighs 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    142 mm (5.59")

    131 mm (5.16")

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    131 mm (5.16")

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    80 mm (3.15")

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    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro dimensions

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
    51

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro gets a score of 51 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   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

    AVERAGE
    56

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   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

    AVERAGE
    65

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   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

    GOOD
    76

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   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

    GOOD
    79

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   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)

    Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and give score of 55 out of 100. 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.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro a score of 61 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    POOR
    53

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro a score of 53 for Photo parameters.

    •   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

    BAD
    0

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro a score of 0 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization

    Focusing

    GOOD
    75

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro a score of 75 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro a score of 63 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Small Screen - 1.8"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot

    Connectivity

    BAD
    34

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro a score of 34 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   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

    GOOD
    77

    We give Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro a score of 77 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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