Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung MV800

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung MV800, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and MV800 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was revealed 10 years before the MV800 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up against the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Samsung MV800. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has got exterior dimensions 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 MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the MV800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and MV800 is 56 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and MV800.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung MV800 will give you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind in sensor tech.