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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D6

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D6 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
  • Announced August 2000
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D6 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and D6 (21MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and D6 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was released 20 years earlier than the D6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro matches up against the D6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Nikon D6

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 D6 Fujifilm S1 Pro 
ReleasedFebruary 2020August 2000Newer by 237 months
Screen size3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution2359k200kClearer screen (+2159k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D6

 Fujifilm S1 Pro D6 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro comes with 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) while the Nikon D6 has measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Nikon D6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus the D6.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D6 is 56 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and D6.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 Pro featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D6 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 Pro will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography info
Nikon D6 Portrait photography info
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (3 megapixels)
84
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Street photography with Nikon D6
54
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (820g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Sports photography with Nikon D6
36
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (3,580 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography factors
Nikon D6 Travel photography factors
46
lighter than competition (820 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (3MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
great battery (3,580 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography info
Nikon D6 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (3,580 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging details
Nikon D6 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
30
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Nikon D6
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProNikon D6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Nikon D6
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2000-08-08 2020-02-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3040 x 2016 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 3280000
Lowest native ISO 320 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 105
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 200 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 820 gr (1.81 lb) 1270 gr (2.80 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 3580 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $2,000 $6,496