Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Canon PowerShot G1 X

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      BrandFujifilmCanon
      ModelFinePix S3 ProPowerShot G1 X
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
      Successor ModelFujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II
      MSRP$799, £699, €749
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1.5-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23 x 15.5 mm18.7 x 14 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel15.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6 Megapixel14.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 12,800
      Photo Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      ProcessorDIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28484352 x 3264
      Other Resolutions3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 9604352 x 2248, 4352 x 2904, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 3072 x 2048, 2608 x 3264, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1080, 1840 x 2304, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 640 x 424, 480 x 480, 384 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBasic, Normal, FineFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, fine, shade, incandescent, 3 mode flourescent, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual focus (M)
      Focus Tracking automatically activated in subject's status in Single Servo AF (S) or Continuous Servo AF (C)
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 112 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance20 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT PureColor II LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution235k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage94%77%
      Shutter Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Shutter TypeMechanical and Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.9 fps
      Flash Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in
      Flash Range15.00 m7.00 m via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot-shoe (Safety lock provided)
      PC Socket      		Shoe Mount
      Exposure Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesP: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible program possible), S: Shutter-priority Auto A: Aperture-priority Auto, M: Manual
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 shots in 1/2 EV steps ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      DxO Low Light ISO346644
      DxO Color Depth20.921.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.510.8
      DxO Overall Score6060
      Video Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Dimensions148 x 135 x 80 mm (5.83 x 5.31 x 3.15")117 x 81 x 65 mm (4.61 x 3.19 x 2.56")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)534 g (1.18 lb / 18.84 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.9 x 4.2"
      Package Weight5 lb1.95 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Battery PackNB-10L
      Battery Life250 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I/IISingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon PowerShot G1 X
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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