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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2H

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2H 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched December 2003
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1H
  • Refreshed by Nikon D2Hs
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2H Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and D2H (4MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was manufactured 16 months after the D2H which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades versus the D2H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D2H

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D2H 
LaunchedMarch 2005December 2003Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution235k211kCrisper screen (+24k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 D2H Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Screen dimensions2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D2H

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D2H 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features outside 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 D2H has specifications of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Nikon D2H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the D2H.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D2H is 54 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D2H.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S3 Pro to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography info
Nikon D2H Portrait photography info
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography details
Nikon D2H Street photography details
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition (930g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography highlights
Nikon D2H Sports photography highlights
47
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography factors
Nikon D2H Travel photography factors
50
lighter than competition (930g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
weather proofing
megapixel count low (4MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
Nikon D2H Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging details
Nikon D2H Vlogging details
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D2H
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon D2H
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon D2H
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2005-03-16 2003-12-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD JFET
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 2464 x 1632
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 235k dots 211k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 60 40
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 18.9
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 10.0
DXO Low light score 346 352
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $253