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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D3S

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D3S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon D3
  • Updated by Nikon D4
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D3S Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Nikon D3S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and D3S (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and D3S (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was revealed 9 years later than the D3S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades vs the D3S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Nikon D3S

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 D3S 
LaunchedOctober 2019February 2010More recent by 118 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 D3S Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon D3S

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 D3S 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 features physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Nikon D3S has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Nikon D3S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the D3S.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and D3S is 78 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and D3S.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will provide greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Portrait photography with Nikon D3S
82
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
64
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography details
Nikon D3S Street photography details
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
no image stabilization
55
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Sports photography camera
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (4,200 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Travel photography camera
77
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
good battery pack (4,200 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Landscape photography with Nikon D3S
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (4,200 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D3S Vlogging highlights
36
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
15
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon D3S
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Nikon D3S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Nikon D3S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Launched 2019-10-23 2010-02-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4256 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Number of lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 1240g (2.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 3253
Other
Battery life - 4200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $2,000 $5,200