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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D4s

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D4s 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
  • Introduced August 2000
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D4
  • Renewed by Nikon D5
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D4s Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and D4s (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and D4s (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 14 years before the D4s and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro scores vs the D4s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Nikon D4s

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 D4s Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2000Fresher by 164 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k200kSharper screen (+721k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D4s

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D4s 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 Pro enjoys external 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 D4s has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Nikon D4s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro compared to the D4s.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D4s is 56 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D4s.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 Pro using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon D4s will resolve greater detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography information
Nikon D4s Portrait photography information
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
78
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography advice
Nikon D4s Street photography advice
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (820g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography information
Nikon D4s Sports photography information
36
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (3,020 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography highlights
Nikon D4s Travel photography highlights
46
lighter than others in class (820g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
great battery life (3,020 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography factors
Nikon D4s Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (3,020 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Vlogging with Nikon D4s
9
no video shooting
28
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D4s
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProNikon D4s
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Nikon D4s
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2000-08-08 2014-02-24
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 3040 x 2016 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 320 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 200 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 820 gr (1.81 lbs) 1350 gr (2.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3074
Other
Battery life - 3020 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at release $2,000 $6,498