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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

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Fujifilm S2 Pro

6 MP | APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm) CCD Sensor

Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Fujifilm S1 Pro

3 MP | APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm) CCD Sensor

Fujifilm S1 Pro
Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S2 Pro and S1 Pro, two Pro DSLR cameras by Fujifilm. Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Fujifilm S2 Pro has a 6.0 MP and Fujifilm S1 Pro has a 3.0 MP resolution.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S1 Pro before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2002-08-02
  • 6MP - APS-C CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1.8″ Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 850g. 142 x 131 x 80 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Compare

Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2000-08-08
  • 3MP - APS-C CCD Sensor
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 2″ Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 2 fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 820g. 148 x 125 x 80 mm
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Fujifilm S2 Pro was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro over Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Max Sensor Resolution 6 MP vs 3 MP 100% more pixels
Viewfinder Coverage 92% vs 90% More accurate viewfinder
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster shutter speed
Environmental Sealing Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro over Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
LCD Screen Size 2″ vs 1.8″ 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution 200k dots vs 117k dots 70% higher resolution screen
Weight 820 g vs 850 g 30 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area 58.16µm2 vs 29.41µm2 97% larger pixel area
Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Image Stabilization No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Articulating Screen No vs No No flexible viewing angles
Max Resolution 6 MP vs 3 MP Less details and smaller prints
LCD Screen Size 1.8″ vs 2″ Small display
LCD Screen Resolution 117k dots vs 200k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting 2.0fps vs 2.0fps Slow shooting speeds
AE Bracketing No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
AF Micro Adjustment (Fine Tune) No vs No no option to fine tune Auto focus
Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S1 Pro: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Camera Size Comparison - Front View

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm S1 Pro is 30g lighter than the Fujifilm S2 Pro but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S1 Pro have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S1 Pro: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro has a 6.0MP APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm S1 Pro has a 3.0MP APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the S2 Pro and S1 Pro sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Size Comparison


Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S1 Pro have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Fujifilm S1 Pro has 97% larger pixel area (58.16µm2 vs 29.41µm2) compared to Fujifilm S2 Pro, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

What types of Photography are Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S1 Pro Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S1 Pro for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S2 Pro for Portrait Photography
AVERAGE

Fujifilm S1 Pro for Portrait Photography
AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 6.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 3.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Fujifilm S2 Pro for Street Photography
AVERAGE

Fujifilm S1 Pro for Street Photography
AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
No Live-view
Large Body
Read the details
Large APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
No Live-view
Large Body
Read the details

Fujifilm S2 Pro for Sports Photography
GOOD

Fujifilm S1 Pro for Sports Photography
GOOD
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Focus Points
Read the details
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Read the details

Fujifilm S2 Pro for Daily Photography
AVERAGE

Fujifilm S1 Pro for Daily Photography
AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
850g
Body Thickness 80mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm) sensor
Large Body
820g
Body Thickness 80mm
Read the details

Fujifilm S2 Pro for Landscape Photography
POOR

Fujifilm S1 Pro for Landscape Photography
POOR
Large APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 6.0MP
No Live-view
Read the details
Large APS-C (23 x 15.5 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 3.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
Read the details

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S1 Pro have the same Nikon F lens mount and currently there are 302 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 88 lenses with Image stabilization for Nikon F mount.

Lens Type # of Fujifilm S2 Pro Lenses # of Fujifilm S1 Pro Lenses
Standard Zoom 33 33
Standard Prime 20 20
Wideangle Zoom 32 32
Wideangle Prime 46 46
Telephoto Zoom 51 51
Telephoto Prime 42 42
SuperZoom 30 30
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 8 8
Macro Prime 25 25
Perspective Control Prime 11 11
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 1
TOTAL 302 302
Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Fujifilm S1 Pro: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S1 Pro, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S2 Pro and Fujifilm S1 Pro scores compare:

Fujifilm S2 Pro
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #18 out of 24 in Large SLR" cameras
Ranked #759 out of 1175 in all Cameras
Fujifilm S1 Pro
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #23 out of 24 in Large SLR" cameras
Ranked #863 out of 1175 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S2 Pro has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Fujifilm S2 Pro
Fujifilm S2 Pro

Fujifilm S1 Pro
Fujifilm S1 Pro

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Announced 2002-08-02 2000-08-08
Body Type Large SLR" Large SLR"
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23 x 15.5 mm 23 x 15.5 mm
Area 356.50mm2 356.50mm2
Megapixels 6 megapixels 3 megapixels
Max Resolution 4256 x 2848 3040 x 2016
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 320 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of Available Lenses 302 302
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 1.8″ 2″
Resolution 117k dots 200k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 92% 90%
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 15.00 m 15.00 m
Max Flash Sync 1/125s 1/125s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps 2.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution None None
Video Formats n/a n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 850g 820g
Dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm 148 x 125 x 80mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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