Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
- 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Released March 2005
- Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm JV150 was launched 4 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JV150 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 & Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery & Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm JV150 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2005 | More modern by 60 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm JV150
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Fujifilm JV150 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm JV150 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm JV150 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 96 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JV150 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm JV150 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JV150 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JV150 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JV150 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2005-03-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4256 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 37-111mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-4.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 235 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 94% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 930g (2.05 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $0 |