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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL820

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung SL820, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and SL820 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was brought out 4 years before the SL820 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro scores versus the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SL820 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution235k230kClearer screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SL820 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009March 2005Fresher by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung SL820

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro comes with physical 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 SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the SL820.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and SL820 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and SL820.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung SL820 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competitors (930g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography information
Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
46
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competitors (930g)
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
27
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung SL820
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSamsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Samsung SL820
Other name - IT100
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2005-03-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 3"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.50 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $280