Fujifilm S2000HD vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm S2000HD (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 3 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades against the Fujifilm S3 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2000HD features physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 75 and 54 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S2000HD featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm S2000HD will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S2000HD provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.