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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D4s
  • Newer Model is Nikon D6
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and D5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and D5 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was launched 9 years earlier than the D5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm IS Pro grades against the D5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Nikon D5

 Fujifilm IS Pro D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 D5 Fujifilm IS Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2007More modern by 103 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k230kCrisper display (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Nikon D5

 Fujifilm IS Pro D5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm IS Pro enjoys external measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon D5 has proportions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro compared to the D5.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm IS Pro and D5 is 55 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm IS Pro and D5.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm IS Pro due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D5 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography highlights
Nikon D5 Street photography highlights
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (920g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5 Sports photography highlights
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (3,780 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography information
Nikon D5 Travel photography information
47
lighter than competitors (920g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
good battery (3,780 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (21 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography information
Nikon D5 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (3,780 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging advice
Nikon D5 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
30
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Nikon D5
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProNikon D5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Nikon D5
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2007-07-13 2016-01-05
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 5588 x 3712
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lbs) 1415g (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2434
Other
Battery life - 3780 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $0 $6,500