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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W 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
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and HZ35W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was announced 6 years prior to the HZ35W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades vs the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm S3 Pro HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 HZ35W Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedJune 2010March 2005Newer by 63 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution614k235kCrisper screen (+379k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm S3 Pro HZ35W 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro provides external dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus the HZ35W.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and HZ35W is 54 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and HZ35W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung HZ35W will show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
33
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (930g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography highlights
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Travel photography with Samsung HZ35W
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competition in class (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2005-03-16 2010-06-16
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 235k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 grams (2.05 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $300