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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony WX9

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced August 2002
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony WX9 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony WX9, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was launched 9 years prior to the WX9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up versus the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sony WX9

 Fujifilm S2 Pro WX9 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 WX9 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2002More modern by 102 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k117kClearer display (+804k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony WX9

 Fujifilm S2 Pro WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the WX9.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and WX9 is 56 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and WX9.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S2 Pro featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX9 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography features
Sony WX9 Portrait photography features
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography features
Sony WX9 Street photography features
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography features
Sony WX9 Sports photography features
42
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography advice
Sony WX9 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography details
Sony WX9 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Vlogging with Sony WX9
9
no video shooting
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony WX9
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2002-08-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 117 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lbs) -
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,000 $188