Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Launched March 2005
- Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and Quattro (29MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The Fujifilm S3 Pro was released 12 years before the Quattro and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro scores against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sigma Quattro
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Quattro | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | March 2005 | Fresher by 133 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 235k | Sharper display (+1385k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma Quattro
Fujifilm S3 Pro | Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro enjoys outside 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 Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Sigma Quattro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Quattro is 54 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Quattro.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sigma Quattro to show more detail as a result of its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sigma |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Sigma sd Quattro |
Type | Pro DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2005-03-16 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 356.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 29 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 309 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 235k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 94 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 930g (2.05 pounds) | 625g (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
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-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $738 |