Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Canon EOS R50

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Canon EOS R50. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS R50 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro were released 2004 and Canon EOS R50 was released 2023. That is a 19 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 2004
Canon EOS R50 2023

Type of camera

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R50 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R50 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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS R50 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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 R50 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848
Canon EOS R50 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS R50 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 R50 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. Canon EOS R50 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 100-1600
Canon EOS R50 100-32000

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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R50 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

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 R50

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 R50 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 1,5
Canon EOS R50 12

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 R50. 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 148% heavier than Canon EOS R50 and its 375 gr (or 0.83 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 930 gr
2.05 lb
Canon EOS R50 375 gr
0.83 lb

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Canon EOS R50 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Canon EOS R50, 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 R50
Name Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Canon EOS R50
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Canon EOS R50
Release Year 2004 2023
Release Date 2004-02-05 2023-02-08
MSRP N/A 679 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Canon EOS R50
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Canon EOS R50
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 7
Image
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Canon EOS R50
ISO Range 100 - 1600 100 - 32000
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 R50
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 651
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

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 R50
Articulated LCD N/A Fully articulated
Screen size 2” 3”
Screen dots 235000 N/A
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 94% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.59×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Canon EOS R50
Frames per second 1,5 fps 12 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 +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Canon EOS R50
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A H.264
H.265
Video resolution N/A 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Canon EOS R50
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Canon EOS R50
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Canon EOS R50
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Canon LP-E17 Battery Pack
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A N/A
Width 148 mm 116 mm
Height 135 mm 86 mm
Depth 80 mm 69 mm
Weight 930 gram 375 gram