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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SH100

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Announced March 2005
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung SH100, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and SH100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was unveiled 6 years before the SH100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades against the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung SH100

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SH100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution235k230kCrisper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SH100 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2005More modern by 70 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung SH100

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SH100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro offers outside measurements 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 Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung SH100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the SH100.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and SH100 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and SH100.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S3 Pro using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung SH100 will deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average (930 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography features
Samsung SH100 Sports photography features
47
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
26
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography features
Samsung SH100 Travel photography features
50
lighter than average (930 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung SH100
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSamsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Samsung SH100
Class Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2005-03-16 2011-01-04
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Available lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 3"
Resolution of display 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest 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
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) -
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $200