Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Sony A35

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Sony A35, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and A35 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was brought out 7 years earlier than the A35 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features outside measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro against the A35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and A35 is 54 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and A35.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A35 to provide you with more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.