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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20 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
  • Announced August 2002
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Renewed by Samsung NX30
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and NX20 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was announced 10 years prior to the NX20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores against the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm S2 Pro NX20 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 NX20 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2002Newer by 118 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution614k117kCrisper screen (+497k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung NX20

 Fujifilm S2 Pro NX20 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro provides external measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the NX20.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and NX20 is 56 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and NX20.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung NX20 to resolve greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography advice
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography details
Samsung NX20 Street photography details
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than others (850g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography advice
Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography info
Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
50
lighter than others (850 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than others in class (341g)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography information
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging details
Samsung NX20 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
78
selfie friendly display
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
lighter than others in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung NX20
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSamsung NX20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Samsung NX20
Type Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2002-08-02 2012-04-20
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Samsung NX
Available lenses 309 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 117 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850g (1.87 lb) 341g (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $2,000 $1,100