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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D1X

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D1X Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Released August 2000
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released June 2001
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1
  • Successor is Nikon D2X
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D1X Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and D1X (5MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was revealed 10 months earlier than the D1X so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores vs the D1X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Nikon D1X

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D1X 
Display resolution200k130kCrisper display (+70k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 D1X Fujifilm S1 Pro 
ReleasedJune 2001August 2000More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D1X

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D1X 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2"2"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro comes with physical measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1X has dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus the D1X.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D1X is 56 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D1X.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D1X to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Portrait photography with Nikon D1X
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
51
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography information
Nikon D1X Street photography information
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (820g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
45
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography factors
Nikon D1X Sports photography factors
36
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
42
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography factors
Nikon D1X Travel photography factors
46
lighter than competition (820g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
28
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography advice
Nikon D1X Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
missing Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging details
Nikon D1X Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D1X
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProNikon D1X
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Nikon D1X
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2000-08-08 2001-06-29
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3040 x 2016 3008 x 1960
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 320 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 200 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 90% 96%
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 820g (1.81 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $2,000 $5,130