Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Canon EOS Rebel

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

Manufacturing

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

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel has a "Canon APS-C"-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 Rebel has 6,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a 93 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel. 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

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 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.

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 Rebel

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 Rebel can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro or Canon EOS Rebel can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

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.

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro weighs 850 gr (equal to 1.87 lb) which is 32% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel and its 645 gr (or 1.42 lb).

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Canon EOS Rebel Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Canon EOS Rebel, 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 Rebel
Name	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
Release Year	2002	2003
Release Date	2020-01-30	2003-08-20
MSRP	N/A	899 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CCD	CMOS
Resolution	4256 x 2848 pixels	3072 x 2048 pixels
Megapixels	6 MP	6,3 MP
Image Processor		DIGIC
Image	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
ISO Range	100 - 1600	100 - 1600
White Balance Presets	7	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format		RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	N/A	7
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S 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	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
Articulated LCD	N/A	Fixed
Screen size	1,8”	1.8”
Screen dots	117000	118000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	N/A	N/A
Live view	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	92%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
Frames per second	2 fps	2,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	15 meters	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes		Multi Center Weighted Partial
Exposure Compensation	N/A	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
Video recording	No	No
Video format	N/A	N/A
Video resolution	N/A	N/A
Built-in Microphone	No	No
Built-in Speakers	No	No
Storage	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
Memory Card	Compact Flash	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
HDMI Output	No	No
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	No
Remote Control	Yes (Optional)	Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro	Canon EOS Rebel
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details		BP-511 Lithium-Ion battery pack
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	400 shots
Width	142 mm	142 mm
Height	131 mm	99 mm
Depth	80 mm	72 mm
Weight	850 gram	645 gram