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Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro UVIR and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 ×
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro UVIR ×
General
ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A100Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro UVIR
BrandSonyFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberDSLR-A100S3 Pro UVIR
Camera formatSLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133148
Width (mm)7179
Height (mm)95135
Weight (g)545815
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCD-
Sensor manufacturer-FujiFilm SuperCCD SR II
Effective megapixels (MP)10.26.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.127.84
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-1.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score61-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.2-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)476-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2896 x 1936(5.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 1440 x 960(1.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3024 x 2016(6.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4256 x 2848(12.1 mp other)
Image file format-
  • ccd-raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.4-
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Image Storage
Movie file format-None
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Nikon F
LensSony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 105.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 70.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3.88-
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)38-
Filter thread (mm)55-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF5-point TTL Phase Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.83x, 20mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopterSLR type, eye-level pentaprism
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000235,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)12-
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-1600Auto, 100 - 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • 2
  • 3
  • auto
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • fluorescent 1
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • sunny
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Explosure metering modes40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot3D–10 Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, landscape, macro, sports, evening, night, night portrait-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • automatic
  • fill
  • high-speed sync
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • wireless
-
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range description12 meters at ISO 100-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot shoeISO hot shoe
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • sm
  • x
Other memory-Microdrive
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format-
  • ccd-raw (14-bit)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • firewire
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • rm-s1am or rm-l1am remotes
  • wired
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.58-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.65-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)5-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.4-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)19-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.3-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.12-
Startup time (s)1.1-
Play -> record time (s)0.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)750400
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM66H4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM66H Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA NiMH rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • finepix viewer
  • imagemixer vcd2 for finepix
  • raw file converter le
  • usb driver
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Closely related to the existing FinePix S3 Pro



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