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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4s

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4s 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
  • Launched March 2005
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D4
  • Later Model is Nikon D5
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4s Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and D4s (16MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and D4s (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was introduced 10 years prior to the D4s which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up against the D4s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D4s

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 D4s Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2014March 2005More modern by 108 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k235kClearer screen (+686k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D4s

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D4s 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro offers outside measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Nikon D4s has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Nikon D4s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and the D4s.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D4s is 54 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D4s.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S3 Pro having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon D4s will offer you more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography details
Nikon D4s Portrait photography details
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
78
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Street photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Street photography camera
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than others (930 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography details
Nikon D4s Sports photography details
47
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (3,020 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Travel photography with Nikon D4s
50
lighter than others (930 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
62
great battery power (3,020 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography details
Nikon D4s Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (3,020 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D4s as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
28
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D4s
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon D4s
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon D4s
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2005-03-16 2014-02-24
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
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
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 235k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 lb) 1350g (2.98 lb)
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 All around score 60 89
DXO Color Depth score 20.9 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.3
DXO Low light score 346 3074
Other
Battery life - 3020 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
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
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots Single 2
Retail pricing $0 $6,498