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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S2 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was manufactured 5 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm IS Pro scores against the Fujifilm S2 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Fujifilm IS Pro Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedJuly 2007August 2002More recent by 61 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k117kClearer display (+113k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Fujifilm IS Pro 

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Fujifilm IS Pro Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm IS Pro comes with external dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

See the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S2 Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro and the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 55 and 56 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm IS Pro will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography advice
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (920 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average (850 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography factors
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography info
47
lighter than competition (920 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than average (850 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2007-07-13 2002-08-02
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 1.8"
Resolution of display 230k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 15.00 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 pounds) 850g (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $2,000