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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A350

Portability
56
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A350 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
  • Announced August 2002
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A350 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony A350, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was introduced 6 years prior to the A350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades versus the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sony A350

 Fujifilm S2 Pro A350 

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 A350 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedJune 2008August 2002Fresher by 71 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k117kCrisper display (+113k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony A350

 Fujifilm S2 Pro A350 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony A350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro compared to the A350.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A350 is 56 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A350.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A350 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography advice
Sony A350 Portrait photography advice
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
71
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography factors
Sony A350 Street photography factors
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (850 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography factors
Sony A350 Sports photography factors
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Travel photography with Sony A350
50
lighter than competitors in class (850 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (674g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography advice
Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony A350
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2002-08-02 2008-06-06
Body design Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 117 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 92% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 pounds) 674 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $2,000 $600