FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both are sold by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The S1600 was announced 7 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1600 scores vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S2 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 compared to the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 78 and 56 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1600 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm S1600 will produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer S1600 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.