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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
81
Features
80
Overall
80

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Released March 2005
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was unveiled 17 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a big difference as far as tech 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 L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro scores against the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm S3 Pro fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 fp L Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedMarch 2021March 2005More recent by 195 months
Screen dimension3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution2100k235kClearer screen (+1865k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm S3 Pro fp L 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has outside dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the fp L.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and fp L is 54 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and fp L.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma fp L will deliver extra detail having an extra 55 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
88
manual focus
resolution is great (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (930g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography details
Sigma fp L Sports photography details
46
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
73
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is great (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
9
can't shoot video
38
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Sigma fp L
Category Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2005-03-16 2021-03-25
Physical type Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Leica L
Total lenses 309 40
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 235k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
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 life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $2,499