Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Sony ZV-E10

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Sony ZV-E10. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony ZV-E10 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro is a DSLR camera while Sony ZV-E10 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 Sony ZV-E10 has a "Sony 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 Sony ZV-E10 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony ZV-E10 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

Sony ZV-E10 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. Sony ZV-E10 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 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 Sony ZV-E10

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 Sony ZV-E10 can shoot up to 11 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 Sony ZV-E10. 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 171% heavier than Sony ZV-E10 and its 343 gr (or 0.76 lb).

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Sony ZV-E10 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Sony ZV-E10, 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	Sony ZV-E10
Name	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Sony ZV-E10
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Sony ZV-E10
Release Year	2004	2021
Release Date	2004-02-05	2021-07-27
MSRP	N/A	699 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Sony ZV-E10
Camera Type	DSLR	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Sony ZV-E10
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CCD	CMOS
Resolution	4256 x 2848 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	6 MP	24 MP
Image Processor		BIONZ X
Image	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Sony ZV-E10
ISO Range	100 - 1600	100 - 32000
White Balance Presets	7	10
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	Sony ZV-E10
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	425
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Sony E 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 (1.5x) 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 FinePix S3 Pro	Sony ZV-E10
Articulated LCD	N/A	Fully articulated
Screen size	2”	3”
Screen dots	235000	920000
Touch screen	No	Yes
Screen type	N/A	TFT LCD
Live view	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	94%
Viewfinder Magnification
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	0
Photography features	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Sony ZV-E10
Frames per second	1,5 fps	11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
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
Exposure Compensation	N/A	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Sony ZV-E10
Video recording	No	Yes
Video format	N/A	MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S
Video resolution	N/A	1920 x 1080 3840 x 1920
Built-in Microphone	No	Yes
Built-in Speakers	No	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Sony ZV-E10
Memory Card	Compact Flash	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Sony ZV-E10
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	No	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth)
Remote Control	Yes (Optional)	Supported (no further information)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Sony ZV-E10
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details		NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	440 shots
Width	148 mm	115 mm
Height	135 mm	64 mm
Depth	80 mm	45 mm
Weight	930 gram	343 gram