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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3X

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3X 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
  • Launched August 2000
  • New Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D2Xs
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3X Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and D3X (25MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and D3X (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was released 9 years earlier than the D3X and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro matches up vs the D3X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Nikon D3X

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 D3X Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2009August 2000More recent by 103 months
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k200kClearer display (+720k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D3X

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D3X 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro enjoys physical dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Nikon D3X has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the D3X.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D3X is 56 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D3X.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D3X will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography info
Nikon D3X Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Street photography camera
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (820g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
57
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography info
Nikon D3X Sports photography info
36
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
good battery power (4,400 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Travel photography with Nikon D3X
46
lighter than others (820 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
63
good battery power (4,400 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is fantastic (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
no Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (4,400 shots)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging highlights
Nikon D3X Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D3X
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProNikon D3X
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Nikon D3X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2000-08-08 2009-02-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3040 x 2016 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 320 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 51
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 200k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 820 grams (1.81 pounds) 1260 grams (2.78 pounds)
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 All around score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1992
Other
Battery life - 4400 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $2,000 $3,000