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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Fujifilm X-E1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1 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
  • Launched March 2005
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Fujifilm X-E1, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was introduced 9 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-E1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up against the Fujifilm X-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm X-E1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Fujifilm X-E1 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013March 2005More recent by 96 months
Display dimensions2.8"2"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k235kClearer display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm X-E1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Fujifilm X-E1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Fujifilm X-E1 has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Fujifilm X-E1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the Fujifilm X-E1.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm X-E1 is 54 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm X-E1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-E1 to give extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Street photography with Fujifilm X-E1
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (930g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography features
47
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
49
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography features
50
lighter than competitors in class (930g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
32
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Fujifilm X-E1
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProFujifilm X-E1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Fujifilm X-E1
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2005-03-16 2013-02-28
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Pro
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Fujifilm X
Total lenses 309 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.8"
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 94% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 life - 350 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - W126
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $600