Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung NX300

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung NX300, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and NX300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was revealed 12 years before the NX300 which is quite a sizable 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 NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up against the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has got physical measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro compared to the NX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and NX300 is 56 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and NX300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX300 to offer more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.