Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A580

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony A580, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was unveiled 9 years prior to the A580 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up against the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2 Pro provides external measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony A580 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus the A580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A580 is 56 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A580.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A580 to provide greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.