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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W 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
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was unveiled 9 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8400W which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades against the Fujifilm S8400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm S8400W Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedMarch 2013March 2005Newer by 97 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k235kCrisper display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8400W

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S8400W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has got physical 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 S8400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8400W is 54 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8400W.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm S8400W will deliver extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography highlights
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography features
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competitors (930g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography info
47
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
53
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography features
50
lighter than competitors (930 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
52
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging information
9
no video
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
heavier than competitors (670g)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S8400W
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProFujifilm FinePix S8400W
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2005-03-16 2013-03-22
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1056mm (44.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 235k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
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 score 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 346 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $300