Nikon D3S vs Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D3S and the Fujifilm FinePix SL300, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D3S was introduced in February 2010 and Fujifilm FinePix SL300 was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D3S Highlights

      • 12.1 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 51 Focus Points (51 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Highlights

      • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D3S
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix SL300
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D3S and Fujifilm FinePix SL300.

      PROS

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 4200 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output

      CONS

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Heavy - 1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D3S

      Nikon D3S
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D3S over Fujifilm FinePix SL300.

      Nikon D3S vs Fujifilm FinePix SL300
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Cross-type Focus Points 15 vs 0
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 460k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 100% vs 97%
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 4200 shots vs 300 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Nikon D4s
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D3X
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon D1
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      APS-C

      2.66 MP

      Nikon D2H
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D2Xs
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Nikon D5
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Nikon D3
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm SL300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix SL300 over Nikon D3S.

      Nikon D3S vs Fujifilm FinePix SL300
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14.0 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 1,600
      Higher Boosted ISO 102,400 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4256 x 2832 vs 4288 x 3216
      Face Detection vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Speaker vs Mono
      Lighter 1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz) vs 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)

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      Fujifilm SL240
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm SL1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Pentax W80
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.10 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D3S Fujifilm FinePix SL300
        Video Capture
        HDMI Output Mini
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D3S Fujifilm FinePix SL300
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel14.0 Megapixel
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi optional
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D3S and Fujifilm FinePix SL300 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D3S has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix SL300 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. Nikon D3S has 100% coverage with 0.70x magnification and Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has 97% coverage magnification.

      Sensor

      Nikon D3S features a 12.1 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36.0 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 860.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 102,400 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix SL300 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D3S is equipped with EXPEED processor and can take pictures up to 4256 x 2832 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3552 x 2832, 3552 x 2368, 3184 x 2128, 2784 x 1848, 2656 x 1776, 2128 x 1416, 2080 x 1384, 1776 x 1416, 1776 x 1184, 1392 x 920 with 5:4, 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix SL300 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon D3S has an HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D3S comes with EN-EL4a battery pack with battery life of 4200 shots and Fujifilm FinePix SL300 comes with NP-85 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D3S has Dual CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) card slots. Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D3S has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D3S, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix SL300. Nikon D3S can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix SL300 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D3S ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D3S and ±2 range on Fujifilm FinePix SL300. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D3S and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm FinePix SL300.


      Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Nikon D3S has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D3S.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D3S body has dimensions of 160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46") and Fujifilm FinePix SL300 body has dimensions of 122 x 93 x 100 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 3.94"). Nikon D3S weighs 1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix SL300 weighs 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz).

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      160 mm

      157 mm

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      122 mm

      93 mm

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      93 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D3S and Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon D3S and Fujifilm FinePix SL300 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      GOOD
      83
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Long Battery Life - 4200 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 4200 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      GOOD
      74
      •   Large Sensor
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Street Photography

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      GOOD
      74
      •   Large Sensor
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 4200 shots
      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D3S and Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and give them scores of 68 and 58 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      OVERALL
      68
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      GOOD
      71
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps

      Video

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      GOOD
      78
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   15 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D3S

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 4200 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


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