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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
68
Features
56
Overall
63

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro 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
  • Launched March 2005
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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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).

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 Quattro Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2016March 2005Fresher by 133 months
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1620k235kSharper display (+1385k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma Quattro

 Fujifilm S3 Pro Quattro 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography highlights
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
80
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography information
Sigma Quattro Street photography information
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition (930g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
46
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
69
amazing resolution (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro Travel photography features
50
lighter than competition (930 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
weather sealing
amazing resolution (29MP)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (625g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
amazing resolution (29 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging advice
Sigma Quattro Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
22
provides face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (625 grams)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sigma Quattro
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSigma sd Quattro
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