Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7R
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
- Announced August 2002
- Superseded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
- Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released February 2014
- Successor is Sony A7R II

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7R Overview
Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7R, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm S2 Pro was launched 12 years earlier than the A7R which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up versus the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7R Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sony A7R
Fujifilm S2 Pro | A7R |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm S2 Pro
A7R | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2002 | More modern by 140 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 117k | Clearer display (+1113k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony A7R
Fujifilm S2 Pro | A7R | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs the A7R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A7R is 56 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A7R.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S2 Pro featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A7R Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | Sony Alpha A7R |
Category | Pro DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2002-08-02 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Large SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23 x 15.5mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 309 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 117 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 92% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Max flash sync | 1/125 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 850 gr (1.87 lbs) | 465 gr (1.03 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,000 | $1,898 |