Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm GFX 50R, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was introduced 14 years earlier than the Fujifilm GFX 50R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro scores against the Fujifilm GFX 50R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Fujifilm GFX 50R. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro provides 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 GFX 50R has dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm GFX 50R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm GFX 50R is 54 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in greater detail using its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.