Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon D60

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon D60. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D60 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro were released 2006 and Nikon D60 was released 2008. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 2006
Nikon D60 2008

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 D60 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 D60 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 D60 has 10,2 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 D60 10,2 MP
10036224 pixels
3872 x 2592

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a 21 % larger resolution than Nikon D60. 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

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 100-3200
Nikon D60 100-3200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D60 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D60 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 S5 Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D60

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 D60 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 3
Nikon D60 3

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 D60 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.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 76% heavier than Nikon D60 and its 522 gr (or 1.15 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro 920 gr
2.03 lb
Nikon D60 522 gr
1.15 lb

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon D60 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon D60, 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 D60
Name Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Nikon D60
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D60
Release Year 2006 2008
Release Date 2006-09-25 2008-01-29
MSRP N/A 649 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D60
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D60
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 CCD
Resolution 4256 x 2848 pixels 3872 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 6 MP 10,2 MP
Image Processor Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D60
ISO Range 100 - 3200 100 - 3200
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 S5 Pro
Nikon D60
Autofocus Motor Yes No
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points N/A 3
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 D60
Articulated LCD N/A No
Screen size 2.5” 2.5”
Screen dots 230000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view No No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D60
Frames per second 3 fps 3 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 No
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 S5 Pro
Nikon D60
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 D60
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D60
HDMI Output No No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (Optional (ML-L3))
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon D60
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion Battery
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 500 shots
Width 147 mm 126 mm
Height 113 mm 94 mm
Depth 74 mm 64 mm
Weight 920 gram 522 gram