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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1H

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon D1H front
Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1H 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2001
  • Successor is Nikon D2H
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1H Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Nikon D1H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and D1H (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was revealed 3 years after the D1H which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up against the D1H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D1H

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D1H 
AnnouncedMarch 2005September 2001Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution235k130kClearer screen (+105k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 D1H Fujifilm S3 Pro 

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D1H

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D1H 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2"2"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1H Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S3 Pro comes with external dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon D1H has specifications of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Nikon D1H in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro against the D1H.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1H size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D1H is 54 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1H Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D1H.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S3 Pro to give more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S3 Pro provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Portrait photography with Nikon D1H
49
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
50
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography information
Nikon D1H Street photography information
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
48
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D1H as a Sports photography camera
46
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
40
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Travel photography with Nikon D1H
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
28
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography factors
Nikon D1H Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging factors
Nikon D1H Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D1H
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon D1H
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon D1H
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2005-03-16 2001-09-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 2000 x 1312
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inches 2 inches
Display resolution 235 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94% 96%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
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 Overall 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
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $5,130