Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Released March 2005
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

The EX-FC100 was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-FC100 scores versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 & Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery & Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-FC100 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | March 2005 | Newer by 47 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-FC100
Fujifilm S3 Pro | EX-FC100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-FC100 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 94 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FC100 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-FC100 will provide greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-FC100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2005-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4256 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 235 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 94% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) | 930 grams (2.05 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $0 |