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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
77
Features
62
Overall
71

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Zeiss ZX1, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S3 Pro was brought out 14 years before the ZX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades against the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 ZX1 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedSeptember 2018March 2005More modern by 164 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension4.34"2"Larger display (+2.34")
Display resolution2765k235kCrisper display (+2530k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro ZX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has outer 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 Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Zeiss ZX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus the ZX1.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and ZX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and ZX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S3 Pro featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will offer you greater detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
86
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography factors
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count fantastic (37 megapixels)
great max aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (800 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
69
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34 inch)
MP count fantastic (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
9
can't record video
31
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
heavier than others (800 grams)
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Zeiss ZX1
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProZeiss ZX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Zeiss
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Zeiss ZX1
Type Pro DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2005-03-16 2018-09-27
Physical type Large SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 - 255
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2-22
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2" 4.34"
Resolution of display 235k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
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
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II 512GB internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 -