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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Introduced August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm SL300, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was announced 10 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades against the Fujifilm SL300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Fujifilm SL300

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Fujifilm SL300 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2002Fresher by 114 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k117kCrisper screen (+343k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm SL300

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Fujifilm SL300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features exterior 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) and the Fujifilm SL300 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm SL300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro compared to the Fujifilm SL300.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm SL300 is 56 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm SL300.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2 Pro having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm SL300 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
38
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography highlights
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography highlights
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (850g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
50
lighter than competition in class (850g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (510 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (510g)
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm SL300
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2002-08-02 2012-01-05
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 2cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Screen resolution 117 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 92% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 pounds) 510 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $2,000 $280