Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Nikon D5600

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Nikon D5600. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D5600 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro were released 2007 and Nikon D5600 was released 2016. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 2007
Nikon D5600 2016

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D5600 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D5600 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D5600 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848
Nikon D5600 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Nikon D5600 has a 98 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D5600 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. Nikon D5600 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 100-3200
Nikon D5600 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D5600 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D5600 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D5600

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D5600 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 3
Nikon D5600 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D5600. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 98% heavier than Nikon D5600 and its 465 gr (or 1.03 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro 920 gr
2.03 lb
Nikon D5600 465 gr
1.03 lb

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Nikon D5600 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Nikon D5600, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
Name Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Nikon D5600
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
Release Year 2007 2016
Release Date 2007-07-13 2016-11-10
MSRP N/A 700 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 4256 x 2848 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 4
Image
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
ISO Range 100 - 3200 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
Autofocus Motor Yes No
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 39
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
Articulated LCD N/A Fully articulated
Screen size 2.5” 3,2”
Screen dots 230000 1037000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A TFT LCD monitor
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) 0.82× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
Frames per second 3 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-in 802.11b/g/n with Bluetooth 4.1 LE and NFC
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless))
GPS No Yes
Optional through GP-1/GP-1A
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Nikon D5600
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion Battery EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 970 shots
Width 147 mm 124 mm
Height 113 mm 97 mm
Depth 74 mm 70 mm
Weight 920 gram 465 gram