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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony TX55

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony TX55 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
  • Released August 2002
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony TX55, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was introduced 10 years before the TX55 which is quite a large difference 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 TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up vs the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sony TX55

 Fujifilm S2 Pro TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 TX55 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2002Newer by 109 months
Screen size3.3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1230k117kCrisper screen (+1113k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony TX55

 Fujifilm S2 Pro TX55 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro offers external dimensions 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 TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the TX55.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and TX55 is 56 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and TX55.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX55 will offer you extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
36
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition (850g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Sports photography with Sony TX55
42
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Travel photography with Sony TX55
50
lighter than competition (850g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
good battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery power (250 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony TX55
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2002-08-02 2011-07-24
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 3.3"
Screen resolution 117 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch price $2,000 $350