Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C, 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.

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro was introduced in August 2002 and Hasselblad X1D II 50C was introduced in June 2019. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C Highlights

      • 50 MP Medium format CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 117 Focus Points
      • 3.6" 2,360k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3,686k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 2.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 2720 x 1530 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      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 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Hasselblad X1D II 50C.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50 Megapixel
      •   High Bit Depth
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.6"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 102
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      •   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
      •   Expensive
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.7 fps
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,686k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/10000 sec
      •   Video Resolution - 2720 x 1530
      •   Weight - 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro over Hasselblad X1D II 50C.

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Built-in Flash vs

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      Advantage of Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Hasselblad X1D II 50C over Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
      Video Capture vs
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Medium format
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 50 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 25,600
      Max Image Resolution 4256 x 2848 vs 8272 x 6200
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 1.8" vs 3.6"
      Higher Resolution Screen 117k dot vs 2,360k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 92% vs 100%
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4080s
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps vs 2.7 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/125 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output vs Mini
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) vs 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz)
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      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 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Hasselblad X1D II 50C
        Environmental Sealing
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Hasselblad X1D II 50C
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.0 fps2.7 fps
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a 1.8" screen with 117k dot resolution and Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a 3.6" screen with 2,360k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Hasselblad X1D II 50C also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Hasselblad X1D II 50C) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderHasselblad X1D II 50C has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,686k dot resolution. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has 92% coverage magnification and Hasselblad X1D II 50C has 100% coverage with 0.87x (1.10x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      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. Hasselblad X1D II 50C features a 50 megapixel Medium format CMOS sensor with dimensions of 43.8 x 32.9 mm and a total area of 1082.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.


      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

      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. Hasselblad X1D II 50C can take pictures up to 8272 x 6200 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has Nikon F lens mount and Hasselblad X1D II 50C has Hasselblad X lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro its crop factor is equal to 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. Due to Medium format sensor in Hasselblad X1D II 50C its crop factor is equal to 0.79x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 0.79.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Hasselblad X1D II 50C nothing can be done. On Hasselblad X1D II 50C it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Built-in Wi-Fi on Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot. Hasselblad X1D II 50C has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C has Electronic shutter and Leaf shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, and up to 1/10000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Hasselblad X1D II 50C. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps. Hasselblad X1D II 50C can shoot continuously up to 2.7 fps.


      Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m and also accepts external flash. Hasselblad X1D II 50C has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/125 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and 1/2000 sec on Hasselblad X1D II 50C.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro body has dimensions of 142 x 131 x 80 mm (5.59 x 5.16 x 3.15") and Hasselblad X1D II 50C body has dimensions of 148 x 97 x 70 mm (5.83 x 3.82 x 2.76"). Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro weighs 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) and Hasselblad X1D II 50C weighs 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      142 mm

      131 mm

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      148 mm

      97 mm

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      131 mm

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      97 mm

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      80 mm

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      70 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Hasselblad X1D II 50C 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

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      GOOD
      73
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      97
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      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
      GOOD
      79
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,686k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.7 fps
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      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
      GOOD
      79
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,686k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.7 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      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
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Large Sensor
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.6"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Large Sensor
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Video Resolution - 2720 x 1530
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Hasselblad X1D II 50C and give them scores of 55 and 78 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.


      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      78

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 102

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      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
      GOOD
      72
      •   High Bit Depth
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/10000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.7 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      25
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Video Resolution - 2720 x 1530
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      77
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      GOOD
      84
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.6"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,686k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      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
      EXCELLENT
      94
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C

      GOOD
      77
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 766 g (1.69 lb / 27.02 oz)
      •   2 Storage Slots


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