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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2000
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2002
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S2 Pro which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro matches up vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Screen size2"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution200k117kCrisper screen (+83k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Fujifilm S1 Pro 
IntroducedAugust 2002August 2000Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 Pro offers outer measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S2 Pro has sizing of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs 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 based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 56 and 56 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S2 Pro to resolve greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography highlights
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (820 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than average (850g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography factors
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
42
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography details
Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography details
46
lighter than competition (820g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
51
lighter than average (850g)
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2000-08-08 2002-08-02
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3040 x 2016 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 320 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2" 1.8"
Screen resolution 200 thousand dots 117 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 90% 92%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 820 grams (1.81 lbs) 850 grams (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $2,000 $2,000