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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2007
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2Xs
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Nikon D3X

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 D3X Fujifilm S5 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2009July 2007More modern by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D3X

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D3X 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D3X in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X size comparison

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

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3X Portrait photography advice
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
80
has manual focus
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3X as a Street photography camera
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (920 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography factors
Nikon D3X Sports photography factors
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
better than average battery (4,400 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography info
Nikon D3X Travel photography info
47
lighter than average (920 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery (4,400 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography features
Nikon D3X Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (4,400 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Vlogging with Nikon D3X
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D3X
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProNikon D3X
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon D3X
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2007-07-05 2009-02-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 51
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 1260 grams (2.78 pounds)
Physical 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 score 65 88
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.7
DXO Low light score 448 1992
Other
Battery life - 4400 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Card slots 1 2
Launch pricing $548 $3,000