Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Sony a3500

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Sony a3500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a3500 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro were released 2002 and Sony a3500 was released 2014. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 2002
Sony a3500 2014

Type of camera

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro is a DSLR camera while Sony a3500 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 Sony a3500 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a3500 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 Sony a3500 has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848
Sony a3500 20 MP
19816192 pixels
5456 x 3632

Sony a3500 has a 63 % 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

Sony a3500 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. Sony a3500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 100-1600
Sony a3500 100-16000

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 Sony a3500

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 Sony a3500 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 2
Sony a3500 3,5

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 Sony a3500. 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.

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro weighs 850 gr (equal to 1.87 lb) which is 107% heavier than Sony a3500 and its 411 gr (or 0.91 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 850 gr
1.87 lb
Sony a3500 411 gr
0.91 lb

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Sony a3500 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Sony a3500, 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
Sony a3500
Name Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sony a3500
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a3500
Release Year 2002 2014
Release Date 2020-01-30 2014-03-21
MSRP N/A 399 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a3500
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a3500
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 4256 x 2848 pixels 5456 x 3632 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 20 MP
Image Processor Bionz
Image
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a3500
ISO Range 100 - 1600 100 - 16000
White Balance Presets 7 9
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Optical)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a3500
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 25
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

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 (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a3500
Articulated LCD N/A Fixed
Screen size 1,8” 3”
Screen dots 117000 230400
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7× (0.47× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a3500
Frames per second 2 fps 3,5 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 6 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation N/A +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a3500
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A H.264
AVCHD
Video resolution N/A 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a3500
Memory Card Compact Flash
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a3500
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (via optional RM-VPR1)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a3500
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 480 shots
Width 142 mm 128 mm
Height 131 mm 91 mm
Depth 80 mm 85 mm
Weight 850 gram 411 gram