Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon D70s — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · DSLR · 6.1 MP · APS-C
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
36
WINNER
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Nikon · DSLR · 6.1 MP · APS-C
Nikon D70s
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SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Nikon D70s is the lighter carry of these two DSLRs, at 679 g against 920 g for the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. Both occupy a similar footprint, 140 x 111 x 78 mm against 147 x 113 x 74 mm, so neither is a small camera. Body design is shared: both are single-lens reflex cameras. The D70s arrived in April 2005 and the FinePix S5 Pro in September 2006, so the Fujifilm is the more recent body. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2006 | 2005 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 25, 2006 | April 20, 2005 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 147 x 113 x 74 mm | 140 x 111 x 78 mm |
| Camera weight | 920 g | 679 g |
| Optics | 43/100 | 35/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe FinePix S5 Pro is the stronger choice for moving subjects, shooting at 5.5 frames per second against 3 on the D70s. It also spreads autofocus across 11 points rather than 5, giving more freedom to place a running child or a lifting bird off-centre. The Fujifilm also offers a wider standard ISO span, 100 to 3200 against 200 to 1600 on the D70s, with more settings available in dim rooms. Resolution is shared: both use 6.1 megapixel APS-C sensors on the Nikon F DX mount. Both reach a 1/8000 second top shutter speed, neither has in-body stabilisation, and Fujifilm uses a super CCD sensor against Nikon's conventional CCD. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
6.1 MP050 | 6.1 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
4256 x 2848 | 3008 x 2000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
super CCD | CCD |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
16 x 23 | 16 x 24 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
5.5 fps045 | 3 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Nikon F DX | Nikon F DX |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Real Photo Processor Pro | Nikon Image processing engine |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 20030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
32003003280000 | 16003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 20030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
32003003280000 | 16003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
800080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
110300 | 50300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | ||
Read the Video ComparisonVideoAnyone who needs video alongside photographs should look elsewhere, because this is a shared gap: neither the FinePix S5 Pro nor the D70s records movies. Neither body offers a built-in timelapse function either. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
N/A | N/A |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
N/A | N/A |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
N/A | N/A |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
N/A | N/A |
| Features | 17/100 | 10/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe D70s offers wireless transfer that the FinePix S5 Pro does not, letting you move files off the camera without a cable. The Fujifilm answers with a clearly better rear screen, 2.5 inches and 230,000 dots against 2 inches and 130,000 on the Nikon, which makes checking focus easier. Flash support is shared: both carry a built-in flash and both take external units, so a shoe-mounted flash works on either body. Beyond that, both are sparse, with no GPS, weather sealing, live view, tilting screen or touch control on either camera. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
2300001150001500000 | 1300001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
✗ | ✗ |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
✗ | ✗ |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
No |  Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 51/100 | 43/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe FinePix S5 Pro is the clear choice for long shooting days, with a rated battery life of 2438 shots against 950 for the D70s. The two take different batteries, an NP-150 and an EN-EL3a, so a spare for one will not power the other. Storage matches exactly: both cameras write to a single Compact Flash slot accepting Type I or II cards, with no second slot for backup or overflow. Neither body charges its battery over USB, so charging happens in an external charger between shoots. | ||
| Memory card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-150 | EN-EL3a |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
2438 shots1505000 | 950 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The FinePix S5 Pro is the better pick for photographing action, dim rooms and long event days. Its faster burst, wider autofocus coverage, higher ISO ceiling and far higher rated battery life cover the situations where the D70s runs out of reach.
The D70s earns its place when light weight and wireless transfer matter more, at 679 g against 920 g with Wi-Fi on board. Both share the Nikon F DX mount and Compact Flash storage, so lenses and cards work on either body. For most photographers, the S5 Pro's shooting advantages make it the stronger choice.