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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was revealed 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8100fd which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades against the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Fujifilm S8100fd 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2009August 2002More modern by 78 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k117kCrisper display (+113k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Fujifilm S8100fd 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with outer measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd is 56 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S2 Pro having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm S8100fd will show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition (850 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
50
lighter than competition (850 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
53
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2002-08-02 2009-01-15
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 117 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Highest video resolution None 640x480
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 850 grams (1.87 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $2,000 $300