Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon Z6

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon Z6. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z6 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z6 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z6 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 S5 Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z6 has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon Z6 has a 101 % 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 Z6 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. Nikon Z6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 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 Z6

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 Z6 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 Z6. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix S5 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 S5 Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 36% heavier than Nikon Z6 and its 675 gr (or 1.49 lb).

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon Z6 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Nikon Z6, 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 Z6
Name	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	Nikon Z6
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	Nikon Z6
Release Year	2006	2018
Release Date	2006-09-25	2018-08-23
MSRP	N/A	1995 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	Nikon Z6
Camera Type	DSLR	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	Nikon Z6
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 S5 Pro	Nikon Z6
ISO Range	100 - 3200	100 - 51200
White Balance Presets	7	12
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5 axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	5 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	Nikon Z6
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	273
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Nikon Z 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 S5 Pro	Nikon Z6
Articulated LCD	N/A	Tilting
Screen size	2.5”	3.2”
Screen dots	230000	2100000
Touch screen	No	Yes
Screen type	N/A	TFT LCD
Live view	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)	0.8x
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	3690000
Photography features	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	Nikon Z6
Frames per second	3 fps	12 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes		Multi Center Weighted Highlight 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 Z6
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	Yes
Built-in Speakers	No	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	Nikon Z6
Memory Card	Compact Flash	XQD
Connectivity	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	Nikon Z6
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	No	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control	Yes (Optional)	Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro	Nikon Z6
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion Battery	EN-EL15b
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	310 shots
Width	147 mm	134 mm
Height	113 mm	101 mm
Depth	74 mm	68 mm
Weight	920 gram	675 gram