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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Introduced August 2002
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and PL210 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was manufactured 9 years prior to the PL210 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades versus the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm S2 Pro PL210 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 PL210 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2002More modern by 102 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k117kSharper screen (+113k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung PL210

 Fujifilm S2 Pro PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro enjoys outside measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs the PL210.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and PL210 is 56 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and PL210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S2 Pro featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL210 will render more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Portrait photography with Samsung PL210
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Street photography highlights
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (850g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography features
Samsung PL210 Travel photography features
50
lighter than competitors in class (850g)
environment proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung PL210
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSamsung PL210
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Samsung PL210
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2002-08-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 117k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lbs) -
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $2,000 $200