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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 HS
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SX610 HS was released 9 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX610 HS grades against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SX610 HS Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2015March 2005More modern by 120 months
Screen dimensions3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k235kClearer screen (+687k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon SX610 HS

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SX610 HS Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 93 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX610 HS will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average (930g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography advice
45
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (191g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
50
lighter than average (930g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (191g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
9
no video shooting
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Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Revealed 2015-01-06 2005-03-16
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 gr (0.42 pounds) 930 gr (2.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch price $214 $0