Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Introduced March 2005
- Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

The EX-ZR1000 was announced 7 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | March 2005 | Fresher by 92 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper display (+226k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-ZR1000
Fujifilm S3 Pro | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 90 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR1000 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will resolve extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-09-25 | 2005-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4256 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 235k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
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 |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 15.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 lb) | 930g (2.05 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 life | 470 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $572 | $0 |