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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Released August 2002
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was manufactured 8 years earlier than the S2100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades versus the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm S2 Pro S2100 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 S2100 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2002More recent by 90 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k117kCrisper screen (+113k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm S2 Pro S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has got outside measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the S2100.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and S2100 is 56 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and S2100.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony S2100 will render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (850 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sports photography with Sony S2100
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Travel photography with Sony S2100
50
lighter than others in class (850 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2002-08-02 2010-01-07
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 3"
Display resolution 117 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 grams (1.87 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $2,000 $0