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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 6 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm JZ100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2005Fresher by 83 months
Display dimensions2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm JZ100

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm JZ100 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution235k230kCrisper display (+5k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm JZ100 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 95 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ100 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm JZ100 will give more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (930 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (129g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
50
lighter than competitors in class (930 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-05 2005-03-16
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 129 grams (0.28 lb) 930 grams (2.05 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $190 $0