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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was revealed 11 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution117k0kCrisper screen (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Galaxy Camera 4G Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2002Fresher by 122 months
Screen size4.8"1.8"Bigger screen (+3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro offers outside measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Galaxy Camera 4G is 56 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2 Pro having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will deliver greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography information
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
42
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
51
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
47
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
9
no video
37
rather wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2002-08-02 2012-08-29
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 117k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $2,000 $550