Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and D3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and D3 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was manufactured 6 years before the D3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro grades vs the D3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Nikon D3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery and Nikon D3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2 Pro features outer dimensions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Nikon D3 has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the D3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D3 is 56 and 50 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D3.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S2 Pro because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D3 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.