Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm S8200
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Fujifilm S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Fujifilm S8200 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2005 | Fresher by 95 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 235k | Clearer display (+225k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8200
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | |
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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 |