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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(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
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3
  • Successor is Nikon D4
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Nikon D3S

 F80EXR D3S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 D3S F80EXR 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon D3S

 F80EXR D3S 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S size comparison

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

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon D3S
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
63
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography information
Nikon D3S Street photography information
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (210 grams)
55
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography information
Nikon D3S Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (4,200 per charge)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon D3S Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (210g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
better than average battery pack (4,200 CIPA)
environment sealing
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon D3S Landscape photography info
38
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (4,200 CIPA)
two card slots
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon D3S Vlogging highlights
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (210g)
15
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon D3S
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRNikon D3S
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