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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 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
  • Launched March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Fujifilm S8200, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was brought out 8 years prior to the Fujifilm S8200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades vs the Fujifilm S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S8200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2005Fresher by 95 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k235kClearer display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S8200 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has external 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) while the Fujifilm S8200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Fujifilm S8200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the Fujifilm S8200.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8200 is 54 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S8200 will render extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography information
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography info
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography info
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than others (930 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography details
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
49
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography features
50
lighter than others (930g)
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
52
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProFujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2005-03-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 0cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 3"
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 94% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $450