Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh PX

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh PX, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and PX (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and PX (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was announced 10 years earlier than the PX and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up vs the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with physical measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the PX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and PX is 56 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and PX.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2 Pro having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh PX will render more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.