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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Announced April 2015
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Announced March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the XC10 (1") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The XC10 was launched 10 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the XC10 matches up vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 XC10 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedApril 2015March 2005More modern by 123 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon XC10

 Fujifilm S3 Pro XC10 
Display resolution235k1kSharper display (+234k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 XC10 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Examine the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 54 and 54 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XC10 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon XC10 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger XC10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography factors
56
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
features focus via touch
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (1,040g)
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography highlights
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.8 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography highlights
43
features focus via touch
rather wide (24mm)
more heavy than others (1,040g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of RAW files
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (1,040g)
9
can't shoot video
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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon XC10Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon XC10 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Announced 2015-04-08 2005-03-16
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 20000 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 2.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2"
Resolution of display 1 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format XF-AVC, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lb) 930 grams (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,599 $0