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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S3 Pro was brought out 4 years earlier than the SL202 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up against the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung SL202

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SL202 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SL202 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedFebruary 2009March 2005Newer by 47 months
Screen dimension2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung SL202

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features external measurements 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 SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the SL202.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and SL202 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and SL202.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung SL202 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
25
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Street photography with Samsung SL202
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competitors (930 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
50
lighter than competitors (930 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
27
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung SL202
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSamsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Samsung SL202
Alternate name - PL50
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2005-03-16 2009-02-17
Body design 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 area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $140