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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Leica S2

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Leica S2 front
Portability
52
Imaging
73
Features
43
Overall
61

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Leica S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
Leica S2
(Full Review)
  • 38MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • No Video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1410g - 160 x 120 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2008
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Leica S2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm IS Pro versus Leica S2, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and S2 (38MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and S2 (Medium format) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was launched 14 months prior to the S2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm IS Pro matches up vs the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Leica S2

 Fujifilm IS Pro S2 

Reasons to pick Leica S2 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 S2 Fujifilm IS Pro 
IntroducedSeptember 2008July 2007More modern by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Leica S2

 Fujifilm IS Pro S2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Leica S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm IS Pro has outside measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Leica S2 has sizing of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm IS Pro versus Leica S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro compared to the S2.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Leica S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm IS Pro and S2 is 55 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Leica S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Leica S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm IS Pro and S2.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm IS Pro because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Leica S2 will show more detail utilizing its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Leica S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Leica S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Leica S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Leica S2 as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
75
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (38MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Street photography camera
Leica S2 as a Street photography camera
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (920g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
51
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography factors
Leica S2 Sports photography factors
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
57
fantastic sensor resolution (38 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,000 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography factors
Leica S2 Travel photography factors
47
lighter than competitors (920 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
45
fantastic sensor resolution (38MP)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (1,000 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography features
Leica S2 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3")
fantastic sensor resolution (38 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
no image stabilization
low max ISO (1,250)
terrible battery life (1,000 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Vlogging camera
Leica S2 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Leica S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Leica S2
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProLeica S2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Leica S2
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2007-07-13 2008-09-23
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 45 x 30mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 1,350.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 38 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 7500 x 5000
Highest native ISO 3200 1250
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Leica L
Number of lenses 309 30
Crop factor 1.6 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.86x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 32 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lb) 1410 grams (3.11 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 160 x 120 x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 824
Other
Battery life - 1000 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $0