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.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
vs Nikon D40
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
FinePix S3 Pro370 mm²
D40- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 3 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.9%
The D40 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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S3 ProMetricD40
6.1 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.7 × 15.6
7.75 µmPixel pitch7.79 µm
60.1 µm²Pixel area60.61 µm²
1.66 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
930 gWeight522 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD PictureStorageSecure Digital
AA NiMH (4) batteries includedBatteryNikon EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
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 D40 has the larger sensor area. The D40 has the lighter body. The FinePix S3 Pro and D40 have the same effective resolution. The D40 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D40
Released in 2006, D40 has about 370 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 522 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.