Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro was introduced in March 2005 and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro was introduced in July 2007. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.0" 235k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 60
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro over Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Higher Resolution Screen 235k dot vs 230k dot
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Pentax KP
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      APS-C

      24.32 MP

      Canon A3200 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm X-H2S
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      APS-C

      26.16 MP

      Canon SX600 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Leica X2
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-S1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Pentax K-3 III
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      APS-C

      25.73 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro over Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Larger Screen 2.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 94% vs 95%
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/180 sec vs 1/250 sec
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 346 vs 448
      Higher DxO Color Depth 20.9 vs 21.6
      Higher DxO Overall Score 60 vs 65
      Interval Recording vs possible when tethered to PC
      Lighter 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) vs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

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      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Casio EX-Z800
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ300
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica TL
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-T30 II
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Nikon D5200
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic S5 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic GX8
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon SX530 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
        No Video Capture
        Low Resolution Sensor6 Megapixel6 Megapixel
        Low Native ISO1,6003,200
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen235k dot230k dot
        No Live View
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has a 2.0" screen with 235k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has 94% coverage magnification and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has 95% coverage with 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 240.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Nikon F lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro nothing can be done. On Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has a single xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has Mechanical and Electronic shutter. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro, and up to 1/8000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and 12.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot-shoe (Safety lock provided) to Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and via X-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support) to Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and 1/250 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro body has dimensions of 148 x 135 x 80 mm (5.83 x 5.31 x 3.15") and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91"). Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro weighs 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      148 mm

      135 mm

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      147 mm

      113 mm

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      135 mm

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      80 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      77
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      71
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      GOOD
      72
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and give them scores of 59 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 60
      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 65

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      41
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

      GOOD
      76
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      BAD
      36
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)


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