Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
- Later Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm S2 Pro was launched 12 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Fujifilm S2 Pro | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro
Galaxy Camera 2 | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2002 | Newer by 139 months |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 117k | Clearer display (+920k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Fujifilm S2 Pro | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro enjoys external 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Galaxy Camera 2 is 56 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2002-08-02 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23 x 15.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 356.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 1.8 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 117k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 92 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 850g (1.87 pounds) | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 400 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $2,000 | $400 |