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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S9200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2005
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S9200, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was released 9 years before the Fujifilm S9200 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the Fujifilm S9200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm S9200

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S9200 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm S9200 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2005More modern by 107 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k235kSharper display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S9200

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm S9200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features exterior 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 S9200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S9200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus the Fujifilm S9200.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S9200 is 54 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S9200.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S3 Pro featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm S9200 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography highlights
49
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Sports photography camera
46
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography information
Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography information
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
54
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography information
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
9
no video
26
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm S9200
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProFujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2005-03-16 2014-01-06
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
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 Overall 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 - 500 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $300