Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Announced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Released March 2005
- Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-G1 was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-G1 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Released | November 2009 | ![]() | March 2005 | More modern by 57 months |
Display sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-G1
Fujifilm S3 Pro | EX-G1 | |||
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Display resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-G1 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 has physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions 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-G1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 94 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-G1 will produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-G1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Class | Ultracompact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2009-11-18 | 2005-03-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4256 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 235k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 94 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 154 gr (0.34 lbs) | 930 gr (2.05 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-800 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $61 | $0 |