Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2
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![Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm-FinePix-S3-Pro-ek-fs.jpg)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Announced March 2005
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
- 38MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1250
- No Video
- Leica L Mount
- 1410g - 160 x 120 x 81mm
- Introduced September 2008
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Leica S2, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and S2 (38MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and S2 (Medium format) use different sensor size.
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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was unveiled 4 years before the S2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Leica S2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Leica S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Leica S2
Fujifilm S3 Pro | S2 |
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Reasons to pick Leica S2 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
S2 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Introduced | September 2008 | ![]() | March 2005 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 235k | Crisper screen (+225k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Leica S2
Fujifilm S3 Pro | S2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features exterior dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Leica S2 has measurements of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Leica S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the S2.
![Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 size comparison Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S3-Pro-vs-Leica-S2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and S2 is 54 and 52 respectively.
![Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S3-Pro-vs-Leica-S2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and S2.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica S2 will resolve extra detail having an extra 32MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S3-Pro-vs-Leica-S2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S3-Pro-vs-Leica-S2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Leica S2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Leica S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Leica S2 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2005-03-16 | 2008-09-23 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 45 x 30mm |
Sensor area | 356.5mm² | 1,350.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 38 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 7500 x 5000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1250 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Leica L |
Total lenses | 309 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 235 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 94% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.86x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 32 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 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 | 930 gr (2.05 lb) | 1410 gr (3.11 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") | 160 x 120 x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 60 | 76 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.9 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 346 | 824 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1000 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $0 |