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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 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
  • Announced August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Fujifilm S8500, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was released 11 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades vs the Fujifilm S8500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2002Newer by 127 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k117kCrisper display (+343k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Fujifilm S8500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with outer dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Fujifilm S8500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S8500 is 56 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S8500.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm S8500 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography info
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography advice
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competition (850g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography information
50
lighter than competition (850 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (670g)
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S8500
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2002-08-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 0cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 117 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $2,000 $500