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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2002
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D4s
  • Replacement is Nikon D6
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and D5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and D5 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was launched 14 years before the D5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro scores versus the D5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Nikon D5

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 D5 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2002More recent by 163 months
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2359k117kClearer display (+2242k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D5

 Fujifilm S2 Pro D5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2 Pro offers external measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5 has specifications of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and the D5.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D5 is 56 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and D5.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S2 Pro because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D5 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D5 Portrait photography highlights
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography factors
Nikon D5 Street photography factors
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (850g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography information
Nikon D5 Sports photography information
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low fps (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (3,780 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Travel photography info
Nikon D5 Travel photography info
50
lighter than competition (850g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
great battery power (3,780 shots)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D5 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (3,780 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging highlights
Nikon D5 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
30
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Nikon D5
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProNikon D5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Nikon D5
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2002-08-02 2016-01-05
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 5588 x 3712
Highest native ISO 1600 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 117 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.72x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 grams (1.87 pounds) 1415 grams (3.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 88
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2434
Other
Battery life - 3780 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at launch $2,000 $6,500