Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro & Nikon D1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery & Nikon D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D1
Fujifilm S3 Pro | D1 | |||
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Launched | March 2005 | November 2000 | Fresher by 53 months | |
Screen resolution | 235k | 130k | Crisper screen (+105k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
D1 | Fujifilm S3 Pro |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D1
Fujifilm S3 Pro | D1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Nikon D1 | |
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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 |