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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D6

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D6 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
  • Introduced July 2007
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D6 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and D6 (21MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and D6 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was revealed 13 years before the D6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro matches up against the D6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Nikon D6

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 D6 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
IntroducedFebruary 2020July 2007Newer by 153 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k230kClearer display (+2129k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D6

 Fujifilm S5 Pro D6 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro comes with outside dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Nikon D6 has dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") and a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs the D6.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D6 is 55 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and D6.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon D6 will deliver more detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography info
Nikon D6 Portrait photography info
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
84
you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Street photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Street photography camera
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (920 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
62
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography advice
Nikon D6 Sports photography advice
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (3,580 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography features
Nikon D6 Travel photography features
47
lighter than competition in class (920g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery (3,580 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (21MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (3,580 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging details
Nikon D6 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
30
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Nikon D6
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProNikon D6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon D6
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2007-07-05 2020-02-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max boosted ISO - 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 105
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount 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 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 1270 grams (2.80 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 448 not tested
Other
Battery life - 3580 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots One Two
Pricing at launch $548 $6,496