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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A6100

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A6100 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
  • Announced March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A6100 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony A6100, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was released 15 years earlier than the A6100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades against the A6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm S3 Pro A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 A6100 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
ReleasedAugust 2019March 2005Fresher by 175 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k235kSharper display (+687k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm S3 Pro A6100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has got outer dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the A6100.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and A6100 is 54 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and A6100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A6100 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography information
Sony A6100 Portrait photography information
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography details
Sony A6100 Street photography details
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than average (930g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography factors
Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
46
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
74
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography advice
Sony A6100 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than average (930 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
86
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
Sony A6100 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging highlights
Sony A6100 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Sony Alpha a6100
Category Pro DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2005-03-16 2019-08-28
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony E
Total lenses 309 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2" 3"
Display resolution 235 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 94% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 life - 420 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $748