Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL1000

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Fujifilm SL1000, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was unveiled 11 years before the Fujifilm SL1000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up against the Fujifilm SL1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm SL1000 is 56 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm SL1000.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S2 Pro having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm SL1000 will deliver more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.