FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced June 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix F85EXR
(Full Review)

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S Overview
Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the D3S (12MP) is pretty similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and D3S (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

The F80EXR was released 4 months after the D3S so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the F80EXR grades against the D3S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Nikon D3S. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Nikon D3S Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Nikon D3S
F80EXR | D3S |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the FujiFilm F80EXR
D3S | F80EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon D3S
F80EXR | D3S | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3S has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).
See the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the F80EXR and the D3S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and D3S is 92 and 51 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and D3S.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR | Nikon D3S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR | Nikon D3S |
Also Known as | FinePix F85EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-02-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4256 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 27-270mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 210g (0.46 lbs) | 1240g (2.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3253 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 4200 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | EN-EL4a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Cost at release | $400 | $5,200 |