Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 9 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 has physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 95 and 56 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX500 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm JX500 will give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.