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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3000

Portability
56
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Nikon D3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3000 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
  • Launched August 2002
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D40
  • Successor is Nikon D3100
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3000 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Nikon D3000, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and D3000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was launched 8 years prior to the D3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up vs the D3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Nikon D3000

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D3000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 D3000 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedDecember 2009August 2002More recent by 89 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k117kClearer screen (+113k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D3000

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D3000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro offers external measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Nikon D3000 has proportions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Nikon D3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the D3000.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D3000 is 56 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon D3000 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography features
Nikon D3000 Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography factors
Nikon D3000 Street photography factors
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3000 as a Sports photography camera
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Travel photography with Nikon D3000
50
lighter than competition in class (850g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography details
Nikon D3000 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging features
Nikon D3000 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D3000
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProNikon D3000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Nikon D3000
Class Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2002-08-02 2009-12-11
Physical type Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 117 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 92% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lb) 536 grams (1.18 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,000 $0