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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3
  • Successor is Nikon D4
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and D3S (12MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and D3S (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was announced 3 years prior to the D3S and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades against the D3S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Nikon D3S

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D3S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 D3S Fujifilm S5 Pro 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2007More recent by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D3S

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D3S 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S5 Pro has got physical measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon D3S has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro against the D3S.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D3S is 55 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D3S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S5 Pro using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D3S will offer you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D3S Portrait photography highlights
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
64
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Street photography camera
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (920 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
55
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography factors
Nikon D3S Sports photography factors
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (4,200 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography details
Nikon D3S Travel photography details
47
lighter than competition (920g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
good battery power (4,200 shots)
weather sealing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (4,200 shots)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3S as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
15
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D3S
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProNikon D3S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon D3S
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2007-07-05 2010-02-16
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 4256 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 pounds) 1240g (2.73 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 82
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 12.0
DXO Low light rating 448 3253
Other
Battery life - 4200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL4a
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) x 2, UDMA
Card slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $548 $5,200