Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S8600

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Fujifilm S8600, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was revealed 12 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores versus the Fujifilm S8600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery & Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features physical dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the Fujifilm S8600.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S8600 is 56 and 76 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S8600.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm S8600 will give you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind in sensor tech.