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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and W310 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was revealed 5 years before the W310 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up versus the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Sony W310

 Fujifilm S3 Pro W310 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution235k230kSharper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 W310 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2010March 2005Newer by 58 months
Display dimension2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony W310

 Fujifilm S3 Pro W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro provides exterior measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the W310.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and W310 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and W310.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W310 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (930 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
46
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography details
Sony W310 Travel photography details
50
lighter than others in class (930 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography features
Sony W310 Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Sony W310
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2005-03-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 94% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 930 gr (2.05 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $150