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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon D3S

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon D3S Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3
  • Newer Model is Nikon D4
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon D3S Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9200 versus Nikon D3S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and D3S (12MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and D3S (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out 3 years after the D3S which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up vs the D3S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Nikon D3S

 Fujifilm S9200 D3S 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Fujifilm S9200

 D3S Fujifilm S9200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon D3S

 Fujifilm S9200 D3S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon D3S has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9200 versus Nikon D3S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 vs the D3S.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and D3S is 61 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and D3S.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm S9200 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S9200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Portrait photography camera
37
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9200
Street photography with Nikon D3S
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
55
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (4,200 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3S Travel photography highlights
54
good battery power (500 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
51
good battery pack (4,200 per charge)
weather sealing
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D3S Landscape photography advice
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (4,200 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging info
Nikon D3S Vlogging info
26
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
15
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Nikon D3S
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Nikon D3S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Nikon D3S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2014-01-06 2010-02-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4256 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 1240g (2.73 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 3253
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 4200 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $300 $5,200