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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X 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
  • Announced March 2005
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Launched June 2001
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1
  • Replacement is Nikon D2X
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the D1X (5MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was revealed 3 years after the D1X which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades versus the D1X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D1X

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D1X 
LaunchedMarch 2005June 2001Newer by 46 months
Display resolution235k130kClearer display (+105k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 D1X Fujifilm S3 Pro 

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D1X

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D1X 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2"2"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has outside measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Nikon D1X has measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the D1X.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D1X is 54 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D1X.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S3 Pro to offer extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography information
Nikon D1X Portrait photography information
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
51
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
Nikon D1X as a Street photography camera
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
45
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sports photography with Nikon D1X
47
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
42
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography advice
Nikon D1X Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
28
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography information
Nikon D1X Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging information
Nikon D1X Vlogging information
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D1X
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon D1X
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon D1X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2005-03-16 2001-06-29
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 surface area 356.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 3008 x 1960
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 2"
Display resolution 235k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 96 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum 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 930g (2.05 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
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 recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $5,130