Reasons to choose FinePix S1 Pro
Released in 2000, FinePix S1 Pro has about 357 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 820 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
vs Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
VS
Sensor area
357 mm²
FinePix S1 Pro367 mm²
FinePix S3 Pro- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.8%
The FinePix S3 Pro has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 4 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S1 ProMetricFinePix S3 Pro
3.1 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
23 × 15.5Sensor23.5 × 15.6
10.72 µmPixel pitch7.75 µm
115 µm²Pixel area60.1 µm²
0.87 MP/cm²Pixel density1.66 MP/cm²
1.56Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
820 gWeight930 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, SmartMediaStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD Picture
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended) + 2 x CR123A lithiumBatteryAA NiMH (4) batteries included
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix S3 Pro has the larger sensor area. The FinePix S1 Pro has the lighter body. The FinePix S3 Pro has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix S3 Pro is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S3 Pro
Released in 2004, FinePix S3 Pro has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 930 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.