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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Nikon D3
  • Newer Model is Nikon D4
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and D3S (12MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and D3S (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was announced 5 years earlier than the D3S and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades versus the D3S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D3S

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D3S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 D3S Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedFebruary 2010March 2005Fresher by 59 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k235kSharper display (+686k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D3S

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D3S 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro features outer dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3S has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs the D3S.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D3S is 54 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D3S.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon D3S will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Portrait photography with Nikon D3S
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
64
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Street photography camera
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (930 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
55
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography advice
Nikon D3S Sports photography advice
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (4,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography information
Nikon D3S Travel photography information
50
lighter than competitors in class (930 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
51
better than average battery pack (4,200 CIPA)
weather proof
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography details
Nikon D3S Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (4,200 per charge)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3S as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
15
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D3S
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon D3S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon D3S
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2005-03-16 2010-02-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 4256 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 235k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 pounds) 1240 gr (2.73 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 82
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 12.0
DXO Low light rating 346 3253
Other
Battery life - 4200 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL4a
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) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $0 $5,200