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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6 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
  • Announced August 2002
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon D5
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and D6 (21MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and D6 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was introduced 18 years before the D6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades vs the D6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Nikon D6

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 D6 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
ReleasedFebruary 2020August 2002More modern by 213 months
Display sizing3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2359k117kSharper display (+2242k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D6

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D6 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features physical dimensions 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 D6 has sizing of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the D6.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D6 is 56 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D6.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S2 Pro with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon D6 will offer greater detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography details
Nikon D6 Portrait photography details
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
84
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography info
Nikon D6 Sports photography info
42
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (3,580 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography details
Nikon D6 Travel photography details
51
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
good battery life (3,580 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (21MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D6 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (3,580 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Vlogging with Nikon D6
9
can't record video
30
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D6
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProNikon D6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Nikon D6
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2002-08-02 2020-02-11
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3280000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 105
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 3.2"
Resolution of display 117k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850g (1.87 pounds) 1270g (2.80 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
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
Battery life - 3580 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail price $2,000 $6,496