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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Xs

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Nikon D2Xs front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Xs 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
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Announced June 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D2X
  • Successor is Nikon D3X
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Xs Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and D2Xs (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was unveiled 4 years before the D2Xs and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores versus the D2Xs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Nikon D2Xs

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D2Xs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 D2Xs Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedJune 2006August 2002Fresher by 46 months
Display size2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution235k117kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D2Xs

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D2Xs 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Xs Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro offers outside dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2Xs has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus the D2Xs.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Xs size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D2Xs is 56 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Xs top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Xs Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D2Xs.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D2Xs to give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Xs sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography information
Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography information
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography information
Nikon D2Xs Street photography information
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (850g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography factors
Nikon D2Xs Sports photography factors
42
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D2Xs as a Travel photography camera
51
lighter than average in class (850 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
43
environment sealing
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Landscape photography with Nikon D2Xs
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging info
Nikon D2Xs Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D2Xs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D2Xs
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProNikon D2Xs
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Nikon D2Xs
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2002-08-02 2006-06-01
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 800
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 117 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850g (1.87 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 59
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 489
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,000 $3,999