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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and HZ10W (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was revealed 5 years earlier than the HZ10W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up against the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm S3 Pro HZ10W 
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 HZ10W Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedMay 2009March 2005More recent by 50 months
Screen sizing2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm S3 Pro HZ10W 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S3 Pro comes with exterior measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus the HZ10W.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and HZ10W is 54 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and HZ10W.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ10W will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
50
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
31
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than others (930g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sports photography with Samsung HZ10W
47
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
50
lighter than others (930g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
35
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung HZ10W
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2005-03-16 2009-05-14
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 930 gr (2.05 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $300