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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma Quattro 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
  • Launched August 2002
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma Quattro, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and Quattro (29MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S2 Pro was released 14 years prior to the Quattro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores vs the Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Quattro Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2002More modern by 165 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1620k117kCrisper screen (+1503k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Quattro 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has outer measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs the Quattro.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Quattro is 56 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Quattro.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sigma Quattro to render greater detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition (850g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
42
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
70
megapixel count high (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
50
lighter than competition (850g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment sealing
megapixel count high (29MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography details
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count high (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
22
provides face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution ( pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sigma Quattro
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sigma sd Quattro
Type Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2002-08-02 2016-02-23
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sigma SA
Number of lenses 309 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 117 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850g (1.87 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $2,000 $738