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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma fp L

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Introduced August 2002
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma fp L, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S2 Pro was manufactured 19 years prior to the fp L which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores vs the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm S2 Pro fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 fp L Fujifilm S2 Pro 
ReleasedMarch 2021August 2002More modern by 227 months
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2100k117kSharper display (+1983k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm S2 Pro fp L 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with external 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 Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus the fp L.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and fp L is 56 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and fp L.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S2 Pro because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail due to its extra 55MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6MP)
89
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography details
Sigma fp L Street photography details
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (850g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
50
lighter than competition in class (850g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
73
weather sealing
features focus via touch
resolution is amazing (61 megapixels)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
resolution is amazing (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging details
Sigma fp L Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
38
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSigma fp L
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sigma fp L
Class Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2002-08-02 2021-03-25
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Leica L
Total lenses 309 40
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 3.2"
Resolution of display 117 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $2,000 $2,499