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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3X

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2002
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2Xs
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3X Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and D3X (25MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and D3X (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was launched 7 years prior to the D3X which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores vs the D3X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Nikon D3X

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 D3X Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2009August 2002Newer by 79 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k117kSharper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D3X

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D3X 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2 Pro comes with physical measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Nikon D3X has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D3X in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro against the D3X.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D3X is 56 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D3X.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon D3X will render extra detail utilizing its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography info
Nikon D3X Portrait photography info
49
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
80
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2 Pro
Street photography with Nikon D3X
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than average (850 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography information
Nikon D3X Sports photography information
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
great battery pack (4,400 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography factors
Nikon D3X Travel photography factors
51
lighter than average (850 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
63
great battery pack (4,400 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (4,400 CIPA)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging details
Nikon D3X Vlogging details
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D3X
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProNikon D3X
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Nikon D3X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2002-08-02 2009-02-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 51
Lens
Lens mounting 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 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 117k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic 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 850 gr (1.87 lbs) 1260 gr (2.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots One Dual
Retail cost $2,000 $3,000