Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was brought out 8 years before the HZ35W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades against the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro enjoys external measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the HZ35W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and HZ35W is 56 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2 Pro due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung HZ35W will give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.