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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A700

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
58
Overall
53

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A700 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
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2007
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Renewed by Sony A77
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A700 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony A700, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was announced 6 years earlier than the A700 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores vs the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sony A700

 Fujifilm S2 Pro A700 

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 A700 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedDecember 2007August 2002More modern by 65 months
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k117kClearer display (+803k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony A700

 Fujifilm S2 Pro A700 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony A700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro compared to the A700.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A700 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A700.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A700 to offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Portrait photography with Sony A700
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography information
Sony A700 Street photography information
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition (850g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Sony A700 as a Sports photography camera
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography details
Sony A700 Travel photography details
50
lighter than competition (850g)
weather proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography factors
Sony A700 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
no Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging factors
Sony A700 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony A700
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-08-02 2007-12-19
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 117 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 92% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone 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 grams (1.87 lb) 768 grams (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $2,000 $1,000