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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Released March 2005
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm SL300, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was launched 7 years before the Fujifilm SL300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades versus the Fujifilm SL300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm SL300

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm SL300 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2005Newer by 82 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k235kClearer display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm SL300

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm SL300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro provides outer dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL300 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm SL300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro against the Fujifilm SL300.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm SL300 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm SL300.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm SL300 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
38
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than average (930 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography features
47
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography details
50
lighter than average (930 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (510 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
9
can't record video
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (510 grams)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm SL300
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2005-03-16 2012-01-05
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 pounds) 510 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-85
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $280