Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Nikon D600

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Nikon D600. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D600 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D600 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 S3 Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D600 has 24,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon D600 has a 99 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix S3 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 D600 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. Nikon D600 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro has 100 to 1600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D600

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro can shoot up to 1,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D600 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds.

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 D600. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix S3 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 S3 Pro weighs 930 gr (equal to 2.05 lb) which is 22% heavier than Nikon D600 and its 760 gr (or 1.68 lb).

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Nikon D600 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Nikon D600, 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 S3 Pro	Nikon D600
Name	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D600
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D600
Release Year	2004	2012
Release Date	2004-02-05	2012-09-13
MSRP	N/A	2099 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D600
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D600
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type	CCD	CMOS
Resolution	4256 x 2848 pixels	6016 x 4016 pixels
Megapixels	6 MP	24,3 MP
Image Processor		EXPEED 3
Image	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D600
ISO Range	100 - 1600	100 - 6400
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 S3 Pro	Nikon D600
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous 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	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D600
Articulated LCD	N/A	Fixed
Screen size	2”	3,2”
Screen dots	235000	921000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	N/A	TFT LCD
Live view	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	94%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D600
Frames per second	1,5 fps	5,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	15 meters	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes		Multi Center Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	N/A	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D600
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 S3 Pro	Nikon D600
Memory Card	Compact Flash	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D600
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	No	Yes Optional with WU-1B mobile adapter
Remote Control	Yes (Optional)	Yes (Optional, wired or wireless )
GPS	No	Yes Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D600
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details		Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	900 shots
Width	148 mm	141 mm
Height	135 mm	113 mm
Depth	80 mm	82 mm
Weight	930 gram	760 gram