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 Samsung GX-10
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
FinePix S3 Pro369 mm²
GX-10- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.6%
The GX-10 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 ProMetricGX-10
6.1 MPEffective pixels10 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.5 × 15.7
7.75 µmPixel pitch6.07 µm
60.1 µm²Pixel area36.89 µm²
1.66 MP/cm²Pixel density2.71 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
930 gWeight793 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive, xD PictureStorageSecure Digital
AA NiMH (4) batteries includedBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 GX-10 has the larger sensor area. The GX-10 has the lighter body. The GX-10 has the higher effective resolution. The GX-10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose GX-10
Released in 2006, GX-10 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 793 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.