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Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Camera summary
The Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro, made by Fujifilm, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on March 16, 2005.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
1.6 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 6 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Camera summary
The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, made by Fujifilm, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on July 5, 2007.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
1.5 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 6 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 11 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 20.9 | 21.6 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| DXO low light ISO | 346.0 | 448.0 |
| DXO overall score | 60.0 | 65.0 |
Exposure mode |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
No |
| Multi segment | No |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | No |
No |
General |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | March 16, 2005 | July 5, 2007 |
| Body type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| brand | Fujifilm | Fujifilm |
| msrp | $0.00 | $548.00 |
| model | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| Predecessor model | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
| Successor model | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | |
Lense |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | 1.5× |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 | 316 |
Other features |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 0.0 fps | 0.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | - | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 148 x 135 x 80mm | 147 x 113 x 74mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 930 grs | 920 grs |
Screen |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| Live view | No |
No |
| Screen resolution | 235 | 230 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 4256 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5 mm | 23 x 15.5 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6 | 6 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |