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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Nikon D1 front
Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1 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
  • Launched August 2002
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D1
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced November 2000
  • Renewed by Nikon D1X
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and D1 (3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was released 21 months later than the D1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades against the D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Nikon D1

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D1 
IntroducedAugust 2002November 2000More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 D1 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Screen dimension2"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution130k117kClearer screen (+13k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D1

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2 Pro enjoys physical measurements 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 Nikon D1 has sizing of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs the D1.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D1 is 56 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S2 Pro to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography advice
Nikon D1 Portrait photography advice
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
50
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography features
Nikon D1 Street photography features
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sports photography with Nikon D1
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
40
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D1 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competition in class (850g)
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
28
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography features
Nikon D1 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging info
Nikon D1 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D1
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProNikon D1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Nikon D1
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2002-08-02 2000-11-27
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 2000 x 1312
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 2"
Resolution of display 117 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 92% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,000 $5,130