FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR and they are both built by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was introduced 4 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the F70EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the F70EXR compared to the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 93 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the FujiFilm F70EXR will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent F70EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.