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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D200

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D300
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D200 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D200, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and D200 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was unveiled 11 months before the D200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up against the D200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D200

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D200 
Display resolution235k230kSharper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 D200 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedFebruary 2006March 2005More recent by 11 months
Display dimensions2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D200

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D200 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro enjoys external dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon D200 has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the D200.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D200 is 54 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D200.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D200 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition (930 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography information
Nikon D200 Sports photography information
46
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography information
Nikon D200 Travel photography information
50
lighter than competition (930 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
51
weather proof
flash built-in
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
Nikon D200 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
52
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D200 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D200
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon D200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon D200
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-03-16 2006-02-23
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 235k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lb) 920g (2.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 60 64
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 11.5
DXO Low light score 346 583
Other
Battery model - EN-EL3e
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
Cost at launch $0 $999