Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Fujifilm.

Fujifilm GFX 50S were released 2016 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro was released 2004. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 50S 2016
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 2004

Type of camera

Fujifilm GFX 50S is a Mirrorless camera while Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 50S has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 50S 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has 6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 50S 51 MP
51121152 pixels
8256 x 6192
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a 322 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm GFX 50S has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. Fujifilm GFX 50S has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 50S 100-12800
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 100-1600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 50S
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 50S can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro can shoot up to 1,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 50S 3
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 1,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm GFX 50S. Unfortunately Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro weighs 930 gr (equal to 2.05 lb) which is 1% heavier than Fujifilm GFX 50S and its 920 gr (or 2.03 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 50S 920 gr
2.03 lb
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 930 gr
2.05 lb

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Name Fujifilm GFX 50S Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Manufacturer Fujifilm Fujifilm
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Release Year 2016 2004
Release Date 2016-09-19 2004-02-05
MSRP 6499 USD N/A
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Resolution 8256 x 6192 pixels 4256 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 51 MP 6 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro
Image
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 1600
White Balance Presets 7 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 425 N/A
Lens Mount Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Articulated LCD Tilting N/A
Screen size 3,2” 2”
Screen dots 2360000 235000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT-LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 94%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.67× (0.85× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Frames per second 3 fps 1,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 15 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) N/A
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
No
Remote Control Yes (via cable or smartphone) Yes (Optional)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-T125 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots N/A
Width 148 mm 148 mm
Height 94 mm 135 mm
Depth 91 mm 80 mm
Weight 920 gram 930 gram