Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and D3X (25MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and D3X (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was released 19 months earlier than the D3X which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades versus the D3X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro & Nikon D3X. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery & Nikon D3X Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro comes with outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3X has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro against the D3X.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D3X is 55 and 51 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D3X.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S5 Pro due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon D3X will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.