Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon D300

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon D300. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D300 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2006.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 2006
Nikon D300 2006

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D300 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 S5 Pro 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D300 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 S5 Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D300 has 12,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 6 MP
12121088 pixels
4256 x 2848
Nikon D300 12,3 MP
12212224 pixels
4288 x 2848

Nikon D300 has a 1 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix S5 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 D300 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. Nikon D300 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 100-3200
Nikon D300 200-6400

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 S5 Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D300

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D300 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 3
Nikon D300 6

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro or Nikon D300 can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

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.

Nikon D300 weighs 925 gr (equal to 2.04 lb) which is 1% heavier than Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and its 920 gr (or 2.03 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 920 gr
2.03 lb
Nikon D300 925 gr
2.04 lb

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon D300 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon D300, 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 S5 Pro
Nikon D300
Name Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon D300
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D300
Release Year 2006 2006
Release Date 2006-09-25 2007-08-23
MSRP N/A 1799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D300
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D300
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 4288 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 12,3 MP
Image Processor EXPEED
Image
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D300
ISO Range 100 - 3200 200 - 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 + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D300
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
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
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 S5 Pro
Nikon D300
Articulated LCD N/A Fixed
Screen size 2.5” 3”
Screen dots 230000 922000
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D300
Frames per second 3 fps 6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 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
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D300
Video recording No No
Video format N/A N/A
Video resolution N/A N/A
Built-in Microphone No No
Built-in Speakers No No
Storage
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D300
Memory Card Compact Flash
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D300
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (Optional)
GPS No Yes
Optional through GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D300
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion Battery Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 1000 shots
Width 147 mm 147 mm
Height 113 mm 114 mm
Depth 74 mm 74 mm
Weight 920 gram 925 gram