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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
74
Features
79
Overall
76

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Sigma fp, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and fp (25MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was released 15 years before the fp which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sigma fp

 Fujifilm S3 Pro fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 fp Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedJuly 2019March 2005More modern by 174 months
Display dimension3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution2100k235kClearer display (+1865k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma fp

 Fujifilm S3 Pro fp 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro enjoys external measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the fp.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and fp is 54 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and fp.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S3 Pro because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp will produce more detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography information
Sigma fp Portrait photography information
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
84
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lighter than others in class (930 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than others in class (930g)
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
weather proofing
includes focus by touch
resolution is amazing (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is amazing (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging information
Sigma fp Vlogging information
9
no video
37
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma fp
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Sigma fp
Class Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2005-03-16 2019-07-11
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Leica L
Number of lenses 309 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 3.2"
Display resolution 235k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $2,050