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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs 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
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Updated by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon D2Hs
(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
  • Introduced February 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D2H
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and D2Hs (4MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was announced around the same time to the D2Hs and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up versus the D2Hs in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D2Hs

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D2Hs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 D2Hs Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Screen size2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D2Hs

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D2Hs 
IntroducedMarch 2005February 2005Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution235k235kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro comes with external measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon D2Hs has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the D2Hs.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D2Hs is 54 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D2Hs.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S3 Pro to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Portrait photography with Nikon D2Hs
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography features
Nikon D2Hs Street photography features
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors (930g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography highlights
Nikon D2Hs Sports photography highlights
47
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competitors (930 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
42
environment proof
low megapixels (4MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Vlogging with Nikon D2Hs
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D2Hs
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon D2Hs
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon D2Hs
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2005-03-16 2005-02-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD JFET
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 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 2464 x 1632
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 235k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
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 All around score 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 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
Retail cost $0 $5,000