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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(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
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
  • Released March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-FC100 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2009March 2005Newer by 47 months
Screen size2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-FC100

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-FC100 
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-FC100 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (930g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FC100
Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
50
lighter than competitors in class (930 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography info
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC100
Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
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