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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon D1 front
Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Released March 2005
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Later Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon D1
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Launched November 2000
  • Later Model is Nikon D1X
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and D1 (3MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was revealed 4 years later than the D1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D1 
LaunchedMarch 2005November 2000Fresher by 53 months
Screen resolution235k130kCrisper screen (+105k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 D1 Fujifilm S3 Pro 

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2"2"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro provides outside dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1 has sizing of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the D1.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D1 is 54 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D1.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S3 Pro to render extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography features
Nikon D1 Portrait photography features
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
50
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Street photography with Nikon D1
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (930g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography information
Nikon D1 Sports photography information
46
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography info
Nikon D1 Travel photography info
50
lighter than competition (930g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
28
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
42
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D1 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D1
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon D1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon D1
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2005-03-16 2000-11-27
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 2000 x 1312
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 2"
Resolution of display 235 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 346 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $5,130