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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z16 was revealed 5 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z16 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010March 2005Fresher by 68 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-Z16

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-Z16 
Display dimension2""Larger display (+2")
Display resolution235k0kClearer display (+235k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z16 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z16 against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 99 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z16 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z16 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors (930g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
lighter than competitors (930 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Class Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2010-09-20 2005-03-16
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2"
Screen resolution 0k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Highest video resolution 848x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 930 gr (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $100 $0