Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was released 9 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-100 scores vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-100 versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 83 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-100 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.