Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A68
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2002
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
- Newer Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2015
- Old Model is Sony A65

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A68 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A68, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and A68 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The Fujifilm S2 Pro was released 14 years earlier than the A68 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up versus the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A68 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sony A68
Fujifilm S2 Pro | A68 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro
A68 | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Introduced | November 2015 | ![]() | August 2002 | More modern by 161 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 117k | Clearer screen (+344k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony A68
Fujifilm S2 Pro | A68 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2 Pro provides outer dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the A68.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A68 is 56 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and A68.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A68 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony A68 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2002-08-02 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 | 6MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 117 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 92% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 850g (1.87 lbs) | 610g (1.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $2,000 | $581 |