Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      BrandFujifilmFujifilm
      ModelFinePix S2 ProFinePix S3 Pro
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
      Successor ModelFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23 x 15.5 mm23 x 15.5 mm
      Total Pixels7 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 1,600
      Photo Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28484256 x 2848
      Other Resolutions3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 9603024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBasic, Normal, FineBasic, Normal, Fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, fine, shade, incandescent, 3 mode flourescent, Custom
      Focus Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual focus (M)
      Focus Tracking automatically activated in subject's status in Single Servo AF (S) or Continuous Servo AF (C)
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"2.0"
      Screen Resolution117k dot235k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage92%94%
      Shutter Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Shutter TypeMechanical and Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.0 fps
      Flash Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range15.00 m15.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/125 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot-shoe (Safety lock provided)
      PC Socket
      Exposure Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Exposure ModesP: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible program possible), S: Shutter-priority Auto A: Aperture-priority Auto, M: Manual
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 shots in 1/2 EV steps
      DXO Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      DxO Low Light ISO346
      DxO Color Depth20.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.5
      DxO Overall Score60
      Video Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Optional
      Environmental Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Dimensions142 x 131 x 80 mm (5.59 x 5.16 x 3.15")148 x 135 x 80 mm (5.83 x 5.31 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      Package Weight5 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/IISingle Slot: xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I/II
      Other Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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