Nikon D4s vs Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      BrandNikonFujifilm
      ModelD4sFinePix S3 Pro
      Predecessor ModelNikon D4 Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
      Successor ModelNikon D5 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
      MSRPUS: $6499.95, UK: £5,199.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm23 x 15.5 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600
      Photo Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32804256 x 2848
      Other Resolutions4096 x 2720, 4096 x 3280, 3696 x 2456, 3200 x 2128, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2464 x 1640, 2400 x 1592, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1640, 1600 x 10643024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicBasic, Normal, Fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, fine, shade, incandescent, 3 mode flourescent, Custom
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High 2
      Extra High 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle 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)
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points51
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot235k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%94%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewWhen Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
      Shutter Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeMechanical and Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto FP high-speed sync
      front-curtain
      rear-curtain
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync
      off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range15.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-300 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot-shoe (Safety lock provided)
      PC Socket
      Exposure Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      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±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) 2 or 3 shots in 1/2 EV steps
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector
      DXO Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      DxO Low Light ISO3074346
      DxO Color Depth24.420.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.313.5
      DxO Overall Score8960
      Video Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optioanal WT-5A or WT-4A transmitters
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or wireless Optional
      Environmental Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")148 x 135 x 80 mm (5.83 x 5.31 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1350 g (2.98 lb / 47.62 oz)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      Package Weight5 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Battery PackEN-EL18a
      Battery Life3020 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQDSingle Slot: xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I/II
      Other Nikon D4s Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      Self Timer 2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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