Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Canon EOS R3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Canon EOS R3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS R3 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R3 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R3 has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R3 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS R3 has a 98 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS R3 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. Canon EOS R3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has 100 to 1600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R3 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R3

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro can shoot up to 2 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R3 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS R3. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS R3 weighs 1015 gr (equal to 2.24 lb) which is 19% heavier than Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and its 850 gr (or 1.87 lb).

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Canon EOS R3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Canon EOS R3, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
Name	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
Release Year	2002	2021
Release Date	2020-01-30	2021-04-14
MSRP	N/A	5999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
Camera Type	DSLR	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	CCD	Stacked CMOS
Resolution	4256 x 2848 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	6 MP	24 MP
Image Processor		DIGIC X
Image	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
ISO Range	100 - 1600	100 - 102400
White Balance Presets	7	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	No
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format		RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	N/A	1053
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Canon RF See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
Articulated LCD	N/A	Fully articulated
Screen size	1,8”	3.2”
Screen dots	117000	4150000
Touch screen	No	Yes
Screen type	N/A	TFT LCD
Live view	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	92%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.76×
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	5760000
Photography features	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
Frames per second	2 fps	30 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Built-in Flash Range	15 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes		Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	N/A	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
Video recording	No	Yes
Video format	N/A	MPEG4 H.264 H.265
Video resolution	N/A	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	No	Yes
Built-in Speakers	No	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
Memory Card	Compact Flash	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	No	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control	Yes (Optional)	Yes (via smartphone)
GPS	No	Yes Built-in
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS R3
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Built-in
Battery Details		LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	760 shots
Width	142 mm	150 mm
Height	131 mm	143 mm
Depth	80 mm	87 mm
Weight	850 gram	1015 gram