Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro vs Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      BrandFujifilmNikon
      ModelFinePix S3 ProCoolpix S1200pj
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
      Successor ModelFujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23 x 15.5 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,60080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,400
      Photo Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28484320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 9603968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBasic, Normal, FineHigh, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, fine, shade, incandescent, 3 mode flourescent, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle Servo AF (S), Continuous Servo AF (C), Manual focus (M)
      Focus Tracking automatically activated in subject's status in Single Servo AF (S) or Continuous Servo AF (C)
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.9 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution235k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage94%
      Shutter Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Shutter TypeMechanical and Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps
      Flash Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      Flash Range15.00 m3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot-shoe (Safety lock provided)
      PC Socket
      Exposure Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesP: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible program possible), S: Shutter-priority Auto A: Aperture-priority Auto, M: Manual
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 shots in 1/2 EV steps
      DXO Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      DxO Low Light ISO346
      DxO Color Depth20.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.5
      DxO Overall Score60
      Video Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Dimensions148 x 135 x 80 mm (5.83 x 5.31 x 3.15")107 x 64 x 23 mm (4.21 x 2.52 x 0.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz)
      Package Weight5 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Battery PackEN-EL12
      Internal Storage94 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I/IISingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secYes (10 or 2 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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