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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and G3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was launched 18 months prior to the G3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades against the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm S5 Pro G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 G3 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2009July 2007More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Sony G3

 Fujifilm S5 Pro G3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro has exterior measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro against the G3.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and G3 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and G3.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S5 Pro due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony G3 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
51
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography factors
Sony G3 Street photography factors
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (920g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
47
lighter than others (920 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging highlights
Sony G3 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2007-07-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Large SLR Compact
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 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 448 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $548 $200