Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S4200

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Fujifilm S4200, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was introduced 7 years before the Fujifilm S4200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has got exterior dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the Fujifilm S4200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S4200 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm S4200 will give you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind in sensor tech.