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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D4s

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D4s 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
  • Revealed July 2007
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D4
  • Replacement is Nikon D5
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D4s Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and D4s (16MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and D4s (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was introduced 7 years prior to the D4s which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro matches up against the D4s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Nikon D4s

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 D4s Fujifilm S5 Pro 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2007Newer by 80 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D4s

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D4s 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro provides external dimensions 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 D4s has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D4s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs the D4s.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D4s is 55 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D4s.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D4s will render more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography information
Nikon D4s Portrait photography information
51
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6MP)
78
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Street photography with Nikon D4s
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (920 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography details
Nikon D4s Sports photography details
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (3,020 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography information
Nikon D4s Travel photography information
47
lighter than competition in class (920g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
great battery pack (3,020 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography advice
Nikon D4s Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
no Time Lapse mode
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good MP (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (3,020 CIPA)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Vlogging with Nikon D4s
9
lack of video recording
28
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D4s
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProNikon D4s
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon D4s
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2007-07-05 2014-02-24
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 4256 x 2848 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3.2"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 1350 grams (2.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 89
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 13.3
DXO Low light score 448 3074
Other
Battery life - 3020 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $548 $6,498