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Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
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
  • Launched March 2005
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z800 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z800 was released 5 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z800 matches up against the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z800 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedAugust 2010March 2005More modern by 66 months
Screen dimension2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-Z800

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-Z800 
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z800 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 has outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z800 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z800 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z800 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer EX-Z800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (930g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
lighter than others in class (930 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
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you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Category Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Announced 2010-08-03 2005-03-16
Physical type Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 930g (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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
Battery model NP-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $0