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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D5

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D5 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Nikon D4s
  • Replacement is Nikon D6
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and D5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and D5 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was unveiled 11 years before the D5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up vs the D5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon D5

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 D5 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2016March 2005Fresher by 131 months
Display sizing3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution2359k235kSharper display (+2124k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D5

 Fujifilm S3 Pro D5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro has exterior 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) and the Nikon D5 has sizing of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus the D5.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D5 is 54 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and D5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S3 Pro using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Nikon D5 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography details
Nikon D5 Portrait photography details
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
82
you can focus manually
decent MP (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography info
Nikon D5 Street photography info
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (930 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5 Sports photography highlights
46
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (3,780 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than average in class (930g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
good battery life (3,780 shots)
weather proof
decent MP (21 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent MP (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (3,780 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging factors
Nikon D5 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
30
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon D5
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon D5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon D5
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2005-03-16 2016-01-05
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 5588 x 3712
Highest native ISO 1600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 3280000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 94% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 1415g (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 88
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 12.3
DXO Low light rating 346 2434
Other
Battery life - 3780 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at release $0 $6,500