Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX100

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung NX100, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and NX100 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was brought out 6 years earlier than the NX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades versus the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features exterior measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the NX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and NX100 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and NX100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX100 to give you more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.