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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Nikon D1 front
Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D1
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Launched November 2000
  • New Model is Nikon D1X
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and D1 (3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was manufactured 6 years later than the D1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro matches up against the D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Nikon D1

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D1 
LaunchedJuly 2007November 2000Fresher by 81 months
Screen dimension2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 D1 Fujifilm S5 Pro 

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D1

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S5 Pro has outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1 has proportions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro against the D1.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D1 is 55 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S5 Pro to offer you more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography info
Nikon D1 Portrait photography info
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
50
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Street photography with Nikon D1
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (920 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography advice
Nikon D1 Sports photography advice
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
40
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D1 as a Travel photography camera
47
lighter than average (920 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
28
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Landscape photography with Nikon D1
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging info
Nikon D1 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D1
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProNikon D1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon D1
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2007-07-05 2000-11-27
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4256 x 2848 2000 x 1312
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 448 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $548 $5,130