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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs

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
  • Released March 2005
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Fujifilm S5 Pro, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S5 Pro and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up against the Fujifilm S5 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm S5 Pro Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedJuly 2007March 2005Fresher by 28 months
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features external measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Fujifilm S5 Pro has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Fujifilm S5 Pro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro against the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 54 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography features
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography highlights
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (920 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Sports photography camera
47
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Travel photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
50
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
47
lighter than competition in class (920 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProFujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2005-03-16 2007-07-05
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 920g (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 65
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 13.5
DXO Low light rating 346 448
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $548