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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W220

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W220 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
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony W220, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and W220 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and W220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was unveiled 4 years before the W220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up against the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sony W220

 Fujifilm S3 Pro W220 
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 W220 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009March 2005Newer by 46 months
Screen size2.7"2"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony W220

 Fujifilm S3 Pro W220 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro against the W220.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and W220 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and W220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W220 will show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (930 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sports photography with Sony W220
46
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
50
lighter than average in class (930g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Landscape photography with Sony W220
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony W220
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2005-03-16 2009-01-08
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $160