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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2X

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon D2X front
Portability
51
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2X 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Announced June 2005
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1X
  • Successor is Nikon D2Xs
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2X Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D2X, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and D2X (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was manufactured 2 months before the D2X so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro scores versus the D2X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D2X

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D2X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 D2X Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Display dimension2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D2X

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D2X 
AnnouncedMarch 2005June 2005Same age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution235k235kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro enjoys exterior 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 D2X has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D2X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the D2X.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2X size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D2X is 54 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2X Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D2X.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D2X to render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D2X as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography advice
Nikon D2X Street photography advice
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (930g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D2X as a Sports photography camera
46
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Travel photography with Nikon D2X
50
lighter than competitors (930 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
43
weather sealing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography details
Nikon D2X Landscape photography details
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging advice
Nikon D2X Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D2X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D2X
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon D2X
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon D2X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2005-03-16 2005-06-01
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum 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 930 grams (2.05 lbs) 1200 grams (2.65 lbs)
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 59
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 10.9
DXO Low light score 346 476
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 Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $5,000