Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4 Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Introduced March 2005
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Later Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and D4 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and D4 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S3 Pro was released 7 years prior to the D4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades versus the D4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Nikon D4. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery and Nikon D4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D4
Fujifilm S3 Pro | D4 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
D4 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Released | January 2012 | March 2005 | More modern by 82 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 235k | Clearer display (+686k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D4
Fujifilm S3 Pro | D4 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has physical 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 D4 has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the D4.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D4 is 54 and 50 respectively.
Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D4.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S3 Pro featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D4 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Nikon D4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | Nikon D4 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2005-03-16 | 2012-01-06 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23 x 15.5mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 356.5mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4256 x 2848 | 4928 x 3280 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 235k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with brightness control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 94 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 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 | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
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 | 930 grams (2.05 pounds) | 1340 grams (2.95 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 60 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.9 | 24.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 346 | 2965 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 2600 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL18 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II | CompactFlash, XQD |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Price at release | $0 | $4,500 |