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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Nikon D3 front
Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2000
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
Nikon D3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched April 2008
  • Updated by Nikon D3S
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and D3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and D3 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was revealed 8 years prior to the D3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores versus the D3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Nikon D3

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D3 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 D3 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedApril 2008August 2000More recent by 93 months
Display size3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k200kSharper display (+722k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D3

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D3 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro enjoys external dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3 has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the D3.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D3 is 56 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D3.

As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D3 will produce extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Portrait photography with Nikon D3
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (3MP)
63
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography info
Nikon D3 Street photography info
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (820 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
54
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography highlights
Nikon D3 Sports photography highlights
36
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (4,300 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography advice
Nikon D3 Travel photography advice
46
lighter than average in class (820 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
better than average battery life (4,300 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography details
Nikon D3 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
67
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (4,300 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging factors
Nikon D3 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D3
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProNikon D3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Nikon D3
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2000-08-08 2008-04-18
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3040 x 2016 4256 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 320 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2" 3"
Screen resolution 200k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 820g (1.81 lbs) 1300g (2.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2290
Other
Battery life - 4300 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2
Card slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $2,000 $5,450