FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JV100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the JV100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The JV100 was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JV100 grades vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JV100 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JV100 Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 features physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has specifications 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 JV100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the JV100 and the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 96 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The JV100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm JV100 will offer greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern JV100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.