Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Sony a68

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Sony a68. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a68 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro were released 2002 and Sony a68 was released 2015. That is a 13 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 2002
Sony a68 2015

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a68 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 a68 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 a68 has 24 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 a68 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Sony a68 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

Sony a68 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. Sony a68 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 100-1600
Sony a68 100-25600

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 a68

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 a68 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 2
Sony a68 8

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 a68. 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 39% heavier than Sony a68 and its 610 gr (or 1.34 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro 850 gr
1.87 lb
Sony a68 610 gr
1.34 lb

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Sony a68 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Sony a68, 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 a68
Name Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sony a68
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a68
Release Year 2002 2015
Release Date 2020-01-30 2015-11-05
MSRP N/A 599 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a68
Camera Type DSLR SLT
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a68
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 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 24 MP
Image Processor Bionz X
Image
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a68
ISO Range 100 - 1600 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 9
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a68
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
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 79
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Sony A

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 a68
Articulated LCD N/A Tilting
Screen size 1,8” 2.7”
Screen dots 117000 460800
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 0.88× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a68
Frames per second 2 fps 8 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 No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation N/A +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a68
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
XAVC-S
AVCHD
Video resolution N/A 1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a68
Memory Card Compact Flash
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a68
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (wired or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Sony a68
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 580 shots
Width 142 mm 143 mm
Height 131 mm 104 mm
Depth 80 mm 81 mm
Weight 850 gram 610 gram