Nikon D5 with Fujifilm S3 Pro Comparison

Nikon D5 and Fujifilm S3 Pro Main Features

  • January, 2016
  • March, 2005
  • 21 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 100 - 102400 ISO
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 14.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • -
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 160 x 158.5 x 92 mm, 1415g.
  • 148 x 135 x 80 mm, 930g.
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Nikon D5 Scores


Imaging score
74
Features score
85
Value for money score
78
Portability score
42
Overall score
81

Fujifilm S3 Pro Scores


Imaging score
48
Features score
34
Value for money score
61
Portability score
63
Overall score
44

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro with Nikon D5 Overview


Let's compare Nikon D5 with FujiFilm FinePix S3 Pro. These models are included in the Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D5 was released in 2016, and Fujifilm S3 Pro in 2005. D5 is newer, which is a plus. FinePix S3 Pro 11 years older. 11 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of D5 is greater than that of FinePix S3 Pro. The difference of 15 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Nikon D5 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D5 has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General D5 FinePix S3 Pro
Brand Nikon FujiFilm
Model D5 FinePix S3 Pro
Announced January, 2016 March, 2005
Body Type Large SLR Large SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1.5
Number of Lenses 305 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 2359k pixels 235k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 94%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.72 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 153 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 99
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 15.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 35.8 x 23.9 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 855.6 mm² 366.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 21 MP 6 MP
Max Image Resolution 5588 x 3712 4256 x 2848
Max Native ISO 102400 1600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 3280000 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 None
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 3780 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL18a
Physical
Weight 1415 g 930 g
Physical Dimensions 160 x 158.5 x 92 mm 148 x 135 x 80 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage Slots 2 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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