Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D3
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Introduced July 2007
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Released April 2008
- Updated by Nikon D3S
Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D3 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro and Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and D3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and D3 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm IS Pro was manufactured 9 months prior to the D3 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm IS Pro grades vs the D3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro & Nikon D3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm IS Pro Gallery & Nikon D3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Nikon D3
Fujifilm IS Pro | D3 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Fujifilm IS Pro
D3 | Fujifilm IS Pro | |||
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Released | April 2008 | July 2007 | Newer by 9 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Nikon D3
Fujifilm IS Pro | D3 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm IS Pro offers outside dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3 has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm IS Pro and Nikon D3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro versus the D3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm IS Pro and D3 is 55 and 50 respectively.
Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm IS Pro and D3.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm IS Pro due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D3 will deliver more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | Nikon D3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | Nikon D3 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2007-07-13 | 2008-04-18 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23 x 15.5mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 4256 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 920 gr (2.03 lb) | 1300 gr (2.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2290 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 4300 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2 |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Retail pricing | $0 | $5,450 |