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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and S2900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was brought out 13 months after the S2900 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades versus the S2900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Nikon S2900

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 S2900 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2015Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 S2900 Fujifilm X-Pro2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon S2900

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 S2900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the S2900.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and S2900 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and S2900.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
79
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography factors
Nikon S2900 Street photography factors
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography advice
Nikon S2900 Sports photography advice
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
51
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography factors
Nikon S2900 Travel photography factors
62
environment sealing
good MP (24MP)
low battery pack (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
great battery life (250 shots)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography details
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography details
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
44
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
33
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon S2900
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-15 2015-01-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 273 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 495g (1.09 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 350 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Cost at release $1,700 $117