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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3S

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3S 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
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon D3
  • Later Model is Nikon D4
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3S Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and D3S (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and D3S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was announced 10 years earlier than the D3S which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades versus the D3S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Nikon D3S

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D3S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 D3S Fujifilm S1 Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2000More modern by 115 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k200kCrisper display (+721k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D3S

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D3S 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro provides external dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3S has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the D3S.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D3S is 56 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D3S.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S1 Pro with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D3S will provide greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography factors
Nikon D3S Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
64
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography information
Nikon D3S Street photography information
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (820g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
55
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography advice
Nikon D3S Sports photography advice
36
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (4,200 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography info
Nikon D3S Travel photography info
46
lighter than competition (820g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
great battery (4,200 per charge)
environment sealing
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (4,200 shots)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3S as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
15
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D3S
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProNikon D3S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Nikon D3S
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2000-08-08 2010-02-16
Body design 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 3MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 3040 x 2016 4256 x 2832
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 320 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 3"
Display resolution 200 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 820 gr (1.81 pounds) 1240 gr (2.73 pounds)
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 All around 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at launch $2,000 $5,200