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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
56
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-20 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
  • Introduced August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was launched 6 years before the GX-20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up vs the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Samsung GX-20

 Fujifilm S2 Pro GX-20 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 GX-20 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2008August 2002More recent by 66 months
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k117kSharper display (+113k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung GX-20

 Fujifilm S2 Pro GX-20 
Focus manually More 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-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro offers 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 Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus the GX-20.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and GX-20 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and GX-20.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Street photography factors
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (850g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography features
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography features
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
50
lighter than others in class (850 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
weather proof
megapixel count good (15MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging factors
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung GX-20
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSamsung GX-20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Samsung GX-20
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2002-08-02 2008-01-24
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 117 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 92% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 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 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $2,000 $850