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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Launched August 2002
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung ST150F, one being a Pro DSLR and the other 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 ST150F (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was revealed 11 years earlier than the ST150F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up against the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm S2 Pro ST150F 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 ST150F Fujifilm S2 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2002Fresher by 127 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k117kClearer display (+113k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung ST150F

 Fujifilm S2 Pro ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features outside measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the ST150F.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and ST150F is 56 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and ST150F.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2 Pro having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST150F will offer you extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (850g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than competition (114g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography information
Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competitors in class (850g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
39
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
30
really wide (25mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung ST150F
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Samsung ST150F
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2002-08-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 117k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,000 $300