Nikon D1X vs Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

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Specifications

General	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Brand	Nikon	Fujifilm
Model	D1X	FinePix S3 Pro
Predecessor Model	Nikon D1	Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Successor Model	Nikon D2X	Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	DSLR	DSLR
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Sensor Type	CCD	CCD
Sensor Format	DX
Sensor Size	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	23.7 x 15.6 mm	23 x 15.5 mm
Total Pixels	6 Megapixel	12 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	5.3 Megapixel	6 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	125 - 800	100 - 1,600

Photo	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Max Image Resolution	3008 x 1960	4256 x 2848
Other Resolutions	2000 x 1312	3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960
Image Aspect Ratios	3:2	3:2
Image File Format		JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic	Basic, Normal, Fine
Bit Depth		14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance		Auto, fine, shade, incandescent, 3 mode flourescent, Custom

Focus	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous	Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous
Lens Servo		Single 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)
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Focusing Screen	B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines

Optics	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Lens Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Reflex Mirror	Instant-return type

Screen	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Touch Screen
Screen Size	2.0"	2.0"
Screen Resolution	130k dot	235k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	96%	94%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.80x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.53x

Shutter	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Shutter Type	Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical	Mechanical and Electronic
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/16000 sec	1/4000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	3.0 fps
Mirror Lock Up

Flash	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow	Auto On Off Red-eye reduction Slow Sync
Flash Range		15.00 m
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/500 sec	1/180 sec
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output. SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
External Flash Connection		Hot-shoe (Safety lock provided) PC Socket

Exposure	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Exposure Modes		P: Auto-Multi Program (Flexible program possible), S: Shutter-priority Auto A: Aperture-priority Auto, M: Manual
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)	±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing		2 or 3 shots in 1/2 EV steps
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

DXO	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
DxO Low Light ISO		346
DxO Color Depth		20.9
DxO Dynamic Range		13.5
DxO Overall Score		60

Video	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Internal Recording Modes		No
Interval Recording
Unlimited Video Recording

Terminals	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
USB Speed		USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Built-In Bluetooth
Remote Control		Optional

Environmental	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Environmental Sealing

Physical	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Dimensions	157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35")	148 x 135 x 80 mm (5.83 x 5.31 x 3.15")
Weight (inc. batteries)	1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)	930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
Package Weight		5 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive	Single Slot: xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I/II

Other	Nikon D1X	Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Self Timer	2 to 20 sec	2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
Orientation Sensor
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy

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