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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Released August 2002
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the GX-1L (6MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was launched 4 years prior to the GX-1L and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up against the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Samsung GX-1L

 Fujifilm S2 Pro GX-1L 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 GX-1L Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2006August 2002More recent by 43 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k117kSharper display (+93k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung GX-1L

 Fujifilm S2 Pro GX-1L 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has got outside dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the GX-1L.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and GX-1L is 56 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and GX-1L.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography details
42
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography information
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography information
50
lighter than competition in class (850 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competitors in class (570g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung GX-1L
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Samsung GX-1L
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2002-08-02 2006-02-24
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 117 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 92% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $2,000 $0