Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A58

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony A58, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and A58 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was introduced 12 years prior to the A58 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores vs the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro & Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony A58 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the A58.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A58 is 56 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A58.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A58 to provide extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.