Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

234 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
image quality (51)
performance (49)
usability (41)
price (40)
portability (28)

Negative
size (6)
viewfinder (2)

General overview
Price comparison

alaTest has collected and analyzed 234 reviews of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and usability. The price and image quality also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the shutter and size, while some have doubts about the viewfinder.

performance, image quality, price, usability, portability

viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 234 reviews)

Expert Reviews

User Reviews

Review Ratings

(50% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews (33% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews (12% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews (2% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews (3% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

performance
Show positive (78%)Show negative (22%)(Show all)

image quality
Show positive (91%)Show negative (9%)(Show all)

price
Show positive (85%)Show negative (15%)(Show all)

usability
Show positive (93%)Show negative (7%)(Show all)

portability
Show positive (68%)Show negative (32%)(Show all)

Show more features

Showing 120 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.

Showing 1 - 84 of 120 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (113)

Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the glare. The price is also appreciated.

image quality, price, glare

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 user reviews of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the usability and image quality. The performance and price are also appreciated. Many are negative about the size and flash, while comments are divided on the screen.

portability, price, performance, image quality, usability

flash, size

91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Fujifilm - Finepix S2 Pro

We don't usually consider reviewing products that have been available for this long - the Finepix S2 Pro was launched last year - but professional quality digital cameras have a longer life than consumer models and ...

As professional digital cameras go, the Fujifilm Finepix S2 Pro isn't too expensive, yet it's well made, easy to use and produces high quality photographs that are suitable for publication. Just remember to budget extra for a lens.

Sep, 2003

Read the full review

Expert review by (ixbtlabs.com)

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

There is one more display on the additional area (in comparison withthe D100) - they are three in all - and a SmartMedia card slot. Data transferand direct shooting (Hyper-Utility Software) are supported through IEEE1394and USB (only data transfer)...

Jun, 2003

Read the full review

Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Fujifilm S2 Pro

Fujifilm are one of a handful of manufacturers who've been producing relatively low cost Digital SLRs for several years now. Their S1 Pro, the predecessor to the S2 Pro we're looking at here, was very popular. In fact, many photographers will still be...

Well designed user interface; Good weight and handling characteristics; Wide selection of features and options; Excellent image quality; 12 megapixel mode is optional; Firewire and USB connections; High usable ISO range

Occasionally camera/menu operation could be faster

Jan, 2003

Read the full review

Expert review by : What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Review of the Fuji FinePix S 2 Pro - Digital SLR Reviews

Based on the Nikon F80 35mm film camera, the 'dual personality' S2 boasts a 6.17 effective megapixel resolution from an innovative Super CCD sensor...

Read the full review (£)

Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

Overall, the FinePix S2 Pro is a good camera, but slow autofocus and inadequate continuous shooting modes limit its appeal.

Extended battery life, high image quality, innovative interface

Heavy, limited continuous shooting mode, slow autofocus

Nov, 2002

Partner Source

Read the full review

Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

The FinePix S2 Pro is a heavyweight in every sense of the word. At 1 pound, 15 ounces for the body alone (with batteries), it is one of the heaviest cameras we've reviewed. It's also one of the biggest: The body is a bulky 5.5 inches wide by 2.75...

We also saw some evidence of moiré interference, where fine details (such as the etching on a paper bill used in our tests) produced a colored fringing pattern. This result is probably at least partly due to the interpolation that the camera performs...

Aug, 2005

Read the full review

Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Fuji Finepix S2 Pro (6.17MP, 4256 x 2848) Camera Review - PCWorld

Aug, 2005

Read the full review

Expert review by : Eamon Hickey (cnet.com)

Fujifilm FinePix Pro review: Fujifilm FinePix Pro

The Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro digital SLR (dSLR) replaces the S2 Pro , which enjoyed some modest success among photographers who prized its image quality. Like its predecessor, the S3 Pro uses Nikon F-mount SLR lenses and a (debatably) 6-megapixel...

The widest dynamic range we've seen in a dSLR; top-notch overall out-of-camera image quality; histograms for both luminosity and individual color channels; D-TTL flash exposure control and PC terminal.

Skimpy buffer when using wide dynamic range mode; ISO setting clumsily located on main mode dial; exposure controls operate only in half-stop increments; somewhat heavy-handed noise reduction in ISO 1,600 JPEGs.

This medium-resolution Fujifilm stands out for its unmatched handling of highlights and excellent overall image quality, but it's not meant for rapid-fire shooting of sports and action.

May, 2005

Read the full review

Expert review by : Sally Wiener Grotta (pcmag.com)

Pro-Caliber FinePix Delivers

Nov, 2002

Partner Source

Read the full review

Expert review by : Phil Askey (dpreview.com)

Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Review

The Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro was announced on January 30th 2002, almost three weeks before Nikon announced the D100 and Canon announced the EOS-D60. The S2 Pro replaces Fujifilm's first price breaking digital SLR the S1 Pro. Just like the S1 Pro the S2...

The new resolution leader for six megapixel D-SLR's (SuperCCD performs well) Good colour and tonal balance, good dynamic range Very low image noise even at high sensitivities (new noise reduction system) Superb Nikon 3D matrix metering More robust body...

Still some slight moiré visible on diagonal detail, more so with 12 mp images 1/2 EV steps for exposure selection / compensation Adobe RGB color space not selectable for in-camera JPEG (only for RAW) Two different types of battery required, slightly...

Once more Fujifilm's D-SLR turns out to be the dark horse of the D-SLR race. The S2 Pro goes a long way to satisfying Fujifilm's claims about SuperCCD, although it's my opinion that the SuperCCD design works far better in a D-SLR (large sensor size)...

Aug, 2002

Read the full review