Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon D3S

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon D3S, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and D3S (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and D3S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was introduced 5 years after the D3S which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores versus the D3S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon D3S. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Nikon D3S Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Nikon D3S has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the D3S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and D3S is 74 and 51 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and D3S.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.