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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3X

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3X 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
  • Released March 2005
  • Old Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D2Xs
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3X Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and D3X (25MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and D3X (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was released 4 years prior to the D3X which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades vs the D3X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D3X

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 D3X Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2009March 2005Newer by 47 months
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution920k235kSharper display (+685k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D3X

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D3X 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro offers physical dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Nikon D3X has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Nikon D3X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro against the D3X.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D3X is 54 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D3X.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon D3X will give extra detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography info
Nikon D3X Portrait photography info
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
80
you can focus manually
great MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Street photography with Nikon D3X
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (930 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
57
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Sports photography camera
47
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
better than average battery life (4,400 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Travel photography with Nikon D3X
50
lighter than others in class (930g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
better than average battery life (4,400 CIPA)
weather proof
great MP (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3X Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
great MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (4,400 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Vlogging with Nikon D3X
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D3X
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon D3X
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon D3X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2005-03-16 2009-02-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 51
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2" 3"
Screen resolution 235 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 pounds) 1260g (2.78 pounds)
Physical 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 score 60 88
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.7
DXO Low light score 346 1992
Other
Battery life - 4400 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at release $0 $3,000