Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon D80 — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · DSLR · 6.1 MP · APS-C
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
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WINNER
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Nikon · DSLR · 10 MP · APS-C
Nikon D80
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and the Nikon D80 are both 2006 DSLRs built around the Nikon F DX mount, so one lens library serves either body. The D80 arrived first, on 09/08/2006, with the S5 Pro following on 25/09/2006. The shared APS-C sensor format gives both cameras the same cropping behaviour with F-mount glass. The D80 is the smaller and lighter body at 132 x 103 x 77 mm and 668 g. The S5 Pro measures 147 x 113 x 74 mm and 920 g, leaving a 252 g difference between them. For long carrying days, the D80 is the lighter option. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2006 | 2006 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 25, 2006 | August 9, 2006 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 147 x 113 x 74 mm | 132 x 103 x 77 mm |
| Camera weight | 920 g | 668 g |
| Optics | 43/100 | 39/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Nikon D80 is the stronger choice for heavy cropping and larger prints, because its 10 MP sensor captures 3.9 MP more than the S5 Pro's 6.1 MP. If you photograph distant wildlife or crop tightly into a landscape frame, that extra pixel count gives you more usable image area after the fact. The S5 Pro is the better tool for moving subjects, shooting at 5.5 fps against the D80's 3 fps, which keeps more of a fast sequence on the card. It also offers a shorter exposure limit of 1/8000 second against 1/4000, useful for wide apertures in strong daylight. Its standard ISO range reaches 3200 where the D80 reaches 1600, though both expand to 3200. Both use 11 autofocus points, pentaprism viewfinders and no in-body stabilisation. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
6.1 MP050 | 10 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 | 3872 x 2592 |
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 | 15.8 x 23.6 |
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 | 10030200 |
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 | 10030200 |
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 | 32003003280000 |
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 | 400080032000 |
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 | 110300 |
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 ComparisonVideoThis is a shared limitation: neither camera records video, and neither offers a built-in timelapse function. Both are strictly stills cameras, so motion clips need a separate device. | ||
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 | 17/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe D80 offers built-in wireless connectivity that the S5 Pro lacks, which lets you move files off the camera without a cable. The remaining features match. Both have a built-in flash, both support external flash units, and both carry the same 2.5-inch, 230,000-dot LCD. Neither camera offers live view, a tilting or flip screen, touch control, GPS or weather sealing. | ||
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" | 2.5" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
2300001150001500000 | 2300001150001500000 |
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 | 53/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe card formats differ, which matters if you already own media: the D80 takes SD and SDHC cards, while the S5 Pro takes CompactFlash Type I or II. Neither body has dual slots, so both shoot from a single card at a time. The batteries differ: the D80 uses an EN-EL3e pack and the S5 Pro an NP-150. The D80's battery carries a 2700-shot rating against 2438 for the S5 Pro. Neither charges over USB, so charging needs the external charger. | ||
| Memory card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD / SDHC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-150 | EN-EL3e |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
2438 shots1505000 | 2700 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the D80 if your priority is resolution for cropping distant subjects or printing large. For studio work and general photography, its extra pixels make it the stronger all-round pick.
Choose the S5 Pro if you shoot action or daylight portraits at wide apertures. Its 5.5 fps burst captures more of a runner or a bird in flight than the D80's 3 fps, and its 1/8000 second limit keeps wide apertures usable in bright sunshine.