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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
56
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Released August 2002
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and WB1100F (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and WB1100F (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was announced 12 years before the WB1100F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up vs the WB1100F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Samsung WB1100F

 Fujifilm S2 Pro WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 WB1100F Fujifilm S2 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2002More recent by 139 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k117kSharper screen (+343k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung WB1100F

 Fujifilm S2 Pro WB1100F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features exterior measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Samsung WB1100F has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") and a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs the WB1100F.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and WB1100F is 56 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and WB1100F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB1100F will provide more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography details
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography features
Samsung WB1100F Street photography features
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competition (850g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Sports photography highlights
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
44
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography information
Samsung WB1100F Travel photography information
50
lighter than competition (850g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (512 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
23
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (512g)
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Samsung WB1100F
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSamsung WB1100F
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Samsung WB1100F
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2002-08-02 2014-01-07
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
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 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Available lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 117 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lb) 512 gr (1.13 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $2,000 $250