FujiFilm S3200 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the S3200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The S3200 was announced 8 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S3200 scores versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S3200 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has specifications of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S3200 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S3200 against the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 67 and 56 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S3200 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the FujiFilm S3200 will render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer S3200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.