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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D5

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released July 2007
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Succeeded the Nikon D4s
  • New Model is Nikon D6
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and D5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and D5 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was brought out 9 years earlier than the D5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro scores vs the D5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Nikon D5

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 D5 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2007Fresher by 103 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k230kSharper display (+2129k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D5

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S5 Pro enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5 has sizing of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Nikon D5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus the D5.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D5 is 55 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D5.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S5 Pro due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D5 will offer extra detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Portrait photography with Nikon D5
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography features
Nikon D5 Street photography features
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (920g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5 Sports photography highlights
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography details
Nikon D5 Travel photography details
47
lighter than competition in class (920 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
good battery pack (3,780 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (21MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography features
Nikon D5 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging info
Nikon D5 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
30
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D5
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProNikon D5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon D5
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2007-07-05 2016-01-05
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 5588 x 3712
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 3280000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.72x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 pounds) 1415g (3.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 88
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 12.3
DXO Low light score 448 2434
Other
Battery life - 3780 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $548 $6,500