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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX1100 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
  • Launched March 2005
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Renewed by Samsung NX2000
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung NX1100, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and NX1100 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S3 Pro was manufactured 9 years before the NX1100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up versus the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm S3 Pro NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 NX1100 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedApril 2013March 2005More modern by 98 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k235kCrisper display (+686k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung NX1100

 Fujifilm S3 Pro NX1100 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has got exterior dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro against the NX1100.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and NX1100 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and NX1100.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1100 to show extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography details
Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than others (930 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sports photography with Samsung NX1100
47
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than others (930g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (222g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging features
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
9
no video
34
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung NX1100
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSamsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Samsung NX1100
Class Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2005-03-16 2013-04-11
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Samsung NX
Number of lenses 309 32
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 235k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 grams (2.05 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 60 73
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 346 852
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $600