Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Canon EOS 250D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Canon EOS 250D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 250D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 250D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 FinePix S3 Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 250D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 250D has a 98 % 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

Canon EOS 250D has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. Canon EOS 250D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has 100 to 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 FinePix S3 Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 250D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro can shoot up to 1,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 250D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 250D. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro does not support this.

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 107% heavier than Canon EOS 250D and its 449 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Canon EOS 250D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Canon EOS 250D, 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 FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
Name	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Canon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
Release Year	2004	2019
Release Date	2004-02-05	2019-04-10
MSRP	N/A	599 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CCD	CMOS
Resolution	4256 x 2848 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	6 MP	24 MP
Image Processor		DIGIC 8
Image	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
ISO Range	100 - 1600	100 - 25600
White Balance Presets	7	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	N/A	9
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	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	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
Articulated LCD	N/A	Fully articulated
Screen size	2”	3”
Screen dots	235000	1040000
Touch screen	No	Yes
Screen type	N/A	TFT LCD
Live view	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	94%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	0
Photography features	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
Frames per second	1,5 fps	5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	15 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes		Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	N/A	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
Video recording	No	Yes
Video format	N/A	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	N/A	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	No	Yes
Built-in Speakers	No	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
Memory Card	Compact Flash	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	Yes Built-In (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control	Yes (Optional)	Yes (via wired or wireless remote or smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Canon EOS 250D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details		LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	1070 shots
Width	148 mm	122 mm
Height	135 mm	93 mm
Depth	80 mm	70 mm
Weight	930 gram	449 gram