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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7 II

Portability
56
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Released August 2002
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7 II Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony A7 II, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was launched 13 years before the A7 II which is quite a serious difference 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 Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores against the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm S2 Pro A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 A7 II Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedNovember 2014August 2002Newer by 149 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1230k117kSharper screen (+1113k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm S2 Pro A7 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has exterior dimensions 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 Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony A7 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs the A7 II.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A7 II is 56 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A7 II.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7 II will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition (850 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography info
Sony A7 II Sports photography info
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography factors
Sony A7 II Travel photography factors
50
lighter than competition (850 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proof
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
9
no video
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Pro DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2002-08-02 2014-11-20
Body design Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony E
Number of lenses 309 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 117k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Max flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 pounds) 599g (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $2,000 $1,456