Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D90
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
- New Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Succeeded the Nikon D80
- Updated by Nikon D7000

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D90 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Nikon D90, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and D90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Fujifilm S2 Pro was brought out 7 years before the D90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores vs the D90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & Nikon D90. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery & Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Nikon D90
Fujifilm S2 Pro | D90 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro
D90 | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Introduced | October 2008 | ![]() | August 2002 | More modern by 75 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 117k | Clearer display (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D90
Fujifilm S2 Pro | D90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has got outer 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 Nikon D90 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Nikon D90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus the D90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D90 is 56 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D90.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D90 to provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | Nikon D90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | Nikon D90 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2002-08-02 | 2008-10-13 |
Body design | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 117 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 92% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 4.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/125 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 850g (1.87 pounds) | 703g (1.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 977 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 850 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $2,000 | $1,199 |