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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony TX7

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
34
Overall
32

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony TX7 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Sony TX7, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was introduced 5 years prior to the TX7 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro scores versus the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sony TX7

 Fujifilm S3 Pro TX7 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 TX7 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010March 2005More recent by 58 months
Screen dimension3.5"2"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution921k235kCrisper screen (+686k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony TX7

 Fujifilm S3 Pro TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro enjoys physical dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro against the TX7.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and TX7 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and TX7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX7 will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than average (930 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
46
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
50
lighter than average (930 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
Sony TX7 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging info
Sony TX7 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
32
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony TX7
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2005-03-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $300