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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

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
  • Launched August 2002
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Released March 2005
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Fujifilm S3 Pro 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S2 Pro 
ReleasedMarch 2005August 2002More recent by 31 months
Display size2"1.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution235k117kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features outer measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 56 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography info
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (930 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography features
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography info
50
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competition (930g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2002-08-02 2005-03-16
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 area 356.5mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 2 inches
Resolution of screen 117k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 94 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850g (1.87 pounds) 930g (2.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $2,000 $0