Reasons to choose FinePix S2 Pro
Released in 2002, FinePix S2 Pro has about 357 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 850 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
vs Kodak DCS620x
VS
Sensor area
357 mm²
FinePix S2 Pro353 mm²
DCS620x- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.9%
The FinePix S2 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S2 ProMetricDCS620x
6.1 MPEffective pixels2 MP
23 × 15.5Sensor22.8 × 15.5
7.64 µmPixel pitch13.29 µm
58.44 µm²Pixel area176.7 µm²
1.71 MP/cm²Pixel density0.57 MP/cm²
1.56Crop factor1.57
—Maximum video—
850 gWeight1,580 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, SmartMediaStoragePCMCIA (2 x type II / 1 x type III)
AA NiMH (4) batteries includedBatteryKodak NiCD / NiMH
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 S2 Pro has the larger sensor area. The FinePix S2 Pro has the lighter body. The FinePix S2 Pro has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix S2 Pro is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DCS620x
Released in 2000, DCS620x has about 353 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,580 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.