Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL320

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL320, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and TL320 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and TL320 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was unveiled 4 years before the TL320 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro scores versus the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Samsung TL320. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features physical dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung TL320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the TL320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and TL320 is 54 and 98 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and TL320.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung TL320 will show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.