Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Nikon D780

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Nikon D780. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D780 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 D780 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 D780 has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon D780 has a 101 % 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 D780 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. Nikon D780 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 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 D780

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 D780 can shoot up to 12 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 D780. 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 11% heavier than Nikon D780 and its 840 gr (or 1.85 lb).

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Nikon D780 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro and Nikon D780, 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 D780
Name	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D780
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D780
Release Year	2004	2020
Release Date	2004-02-05	2020-01-07
MSRP	N/A	2299 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D780
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D780
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	BSI-CMOS
Resolution	4256 x 2848 pixels	6048 x 4024 pixels
Megapixels	6 MP	25 MP
Image Processor		EXPEED 6
Image	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D780
ISO Range	100 - 1600	100 - 51200
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 D780
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 Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	N/A	51
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 D780
Articulated LCD	N/A	Tilting
Screen size	2”	3.2”
Screen dots	235000	2359000
Touch screen	No	Yes
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	0
Photography features	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D780
Frames per second	1,5 fps	12 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Built-in Flash Range	15 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes		Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	N/A	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D780
Video recording	No	Yes
Video format	N/A	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	N/A	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	No	No
Built-in Speakers	No	No
Storage	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D780
Memory Card	Compact Flash	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D780
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	No	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1)
Remote Control	Yes (Optional)	Yes (via wired, wireless or smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro	Nikon D780
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details		EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	2260 shots
Width	148 mm	144 mm
Height	135 mm	116 mm
Depth	80 mm	76 mm
Weight	930 gram	840 gram