Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Introduced March 2005
- Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Released January 2009

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm S3 Pro was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades versus the Fujifilm S8100fd with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm S8100fd
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+5k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm S8100fd | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | March 2005 | More recent by 46 months |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro provides exterior measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd is 54 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8100fd.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S8100fd will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2005-03-16 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 235k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 94 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 930 grams (2.05 pounds) | 405 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 346 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $300 |