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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and WB2200F (16MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and WB2200F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was brought out 9 years prior to the WB2200F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades versus the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Samsung WB2200F

 Fujifilm S3 Pro WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 WB2200F Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2005More modern by 107 months
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k235kSharper display (+225k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung WB2200F

 Fujifilm S3 Pro WB2200F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has got physical dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has measurements of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the WB2200F.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and WB2200F is 54 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and WB2200F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S3 Pro featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB2200F will result in greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography features
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (930g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
46
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
52
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography details
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography details
50
lighter than average in class (930g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
51
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (708 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
really wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging advice
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
25
really wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (708 grams)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Samsung WB2200F
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Samsung WB2200F
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2005-03-16 2014-01-07
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2" 3"
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 94% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 grams (2.05 pounds) 708 grams (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $599