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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1X

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Nikon D1X front
Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1X 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
  • Revealed July 2007
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Launched June 2001
  • Superseded the Nikon D1
  • Replacement is Nikon D2X
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1X Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D1X, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the D1X (5MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was revealed 6 years after the D1X which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro scores versus the D1X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Nikon D1X

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D1X 
LaunchedJuly 2007June 2001More modern by 74 months
Screen size2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 D1X Fujifilm S5 Pro 

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D1X

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D1X 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S5 Pro provides exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1X has sizing of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D1X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs the D1X.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1X size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D1X is 55 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1X Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D1X.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S5 Pro to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D1X as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
51
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Street photography with Nikon D1X
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (920 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
44
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D1X as a Sports photography camera
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
41
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Travel photography with Nikon D1X
47
lighter than others (920g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
28
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography info
Nikon D1X Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Vlogging with Nikon D1X
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D1X
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProNikon D1X
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon D1X
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2007-07-05 2001-06-29
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 surface area 356.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 3008 x 1960
Max native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lb) 1200 gr (2.65 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 448 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $548 $5,130