Reasons to choose FinePix PR21
Released in 2001, FinePix PR21 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2.3 MP effective resolution, and a 550 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix PR21
vs Fujifilm FinePix S602Z Pro
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
FinePix PR2142 mm²
FinePix S602Z Pro- Area ratio
- 1.38:1
- Absolute difference
- 12 mm²
- Relative difference
- 38.2%
The FinePix S602Z Pro has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix PR21MetricFinePix S602Z Pro
2.3 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.53 × 5.64
3.65 µmPixel pitch3.7 µm
13.36 µm²Pixel area13.7 µm²
7.49 MP/cm²Pixel density7.3 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.6
—Maximum video—
550 gWeight590 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
3x AABatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries included
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix S602Z Pro has the larger sensor area. The FinePix PR21 has the lighter body. The FinePix S602Z Pro has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix S602Z Pro is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S602Z Pro
Released in 2002, FinePix S602Z Pro has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 590 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.