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.

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.

** 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:

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.

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.

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).

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