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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 5 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2005Fresher by 71 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k235kSharper display (+225k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 91 and 54 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will result in more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

            Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography factors
30
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
 lacks RAW format
49
 manual focus
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 no liveview
 MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography details
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (215 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
 lacks RAW format
56
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 lighter than average in class (930g)
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
47
 amazing zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
46
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 weather sealing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 no liveview
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography features
69
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
 lighter than average in class (930 grams)
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse function
 MP count low (6 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography highlights
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
47
 manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon F mount)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
 no liveview
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (6MP)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic socket
9
 can't shoot video
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2005-03-16
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 930 gr (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $430 $0