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By
Mike Collins and Jonas Bugatsch Sept 3rd, 2003 Since publishing our
Nikon D100 versus Canon 10D overview, we have received a number of emails
requesting a similar comparison of the D100 and Fuji S2 Pro. We have
therefore completed a brief overview of the Nikon D100 compared to the
Fuji S2 Pro. Below are some of our personal observations on the advantages
of each camera. |
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Product Comparison |
Nikon D100 |
Fuji S2 |
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Sensor |
CCD |
Super CCD III |
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Effective CCD Resolution |
6.1 MP |
6.1 MP |
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Interpolated resolution |
None |
12 MP |
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Focal Multiplier |
1.5 x |
1.5 x |
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Lens mount |
Nikon F mount |
Nikon F mount |
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Lens compatibility |
D-type/G-type AF Nikkor: All functions possible. D-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except AF possible. AF Nikkor other than D-type/G-type: all functions possible except 3D Matrix metering. AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Matrix and AF. |
D-type/G-type AF Nikkor: All functions possible. D-type Manual-Focus Nikkor: All functions except AF possible. AF Nikkor other than D-type/G-type: all functions possible except 3D Matrix metering. AI-P Nikkor: All functions except 3D Matrix and AF. |
Image recording mode |
JPEG, TIFF, RAW (NEF) |
JPEG, TIFF, RAW (CCD) |
RAW resolution |
3034 x 2024 |
4256 x 2848 (Interpolated) |
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Image sizes |
3008 x 2000 (L), 2240 x 1488 (M), 1504 x 1000 (S) Thumbnail 160 x 120, variable compression settings |
3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960, variable compression settings |
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Continuous frame rate |
3 fps max 6 frames |
2 fps max 7 frames |
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Color space |
sRGB #1 (Skin tone) and #2 (more green for landscapes) , Adobe RGB, Color adjustment available +/- 3 steps for each setting |
sRGB |
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Image processing parameters |
Image sharpening (auto, norm, low, high, none), Tone Compensation (auto, normal, less contrast, more contrast, custom) Hue adjustment -3 to +3 in 1 increments |
Image sharpening (norm, high, none), Tone Compensation (normal, less contrast, more contrast), Color density (norm, high, low, B&W) |
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ISO sensitivity |
ISO 200-1600, Hi-1 (3200) Hi-2 (6400) |
ISO 100-1600 |
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Exposure modes |
P, A, S, M and P* |
P, A, S, M and P* |
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White Balance |
Auto, Manual Preset, 6 modes: (Sunny, Shade, Cloudy, Lamp, Fluorescent, Speedlight) WB bracketing, WB Fine Tuning -3 to +3 in one step increments |
Auto, Manual Preset (Custom 1 and 2) 6 modes: Sunny, Shade, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1 (warmer), Fluorescent 2 (cooler) |
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AF areas |
One of
five focus areas can be selected. |
One of
five focus areas can be selected. |
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AF modes |
Single
Servo AF |
Single
Servo AF |
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AF Assist Illuminator |
Yes |
Yes |
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Metering |
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Auto bracketing |
2, 3 frames +/-2 EV (1/3 to 1 step) |
+/-2 EV (1/2 stop increments) |
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Exposure compensation |
Exposure compensation range +/- 5EV in ½ EV (custom function # 9) or 1/3 EV steps (default) |
Exposure compensation range +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
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Shutter speeds |
30 to 1/4000 sec and Bulb |
30 to 1/4000 sec and Bulb |
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Flash sync |
Up to 1/180 sec |
Up to 1/125 sec |
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Flash control |
5 segment D-TTL with built in or external DX speedlights. 3D multi balanced fill flash, Red eye reduction, slow sync, front and rear sync, Red eye reduction + slow sync |
3D multi balanced fill flash, Red eye reduction, slow sync, front and rear sync, Red eye reduction + slow sync |
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Pop Up Flash |
Guide number 12 (ISO 100/m) |
Guide number 12 (ISO 100/m) |
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Flash compensation |
-3 to +1 EV (1/2 [custom mode], 1/3 steps [default]) |
-3 to +1 EV (1/2 steps) |
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LCD viewfinder |
1.8 inch (120,000 pixels) with white LED backlight, screen brightness adjustable |
1.8 inch (110,000 pixels), |
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Optical viewfinder |
Frame coverage Approx. 95% (with 50mm lens) |
Frame coverage Approx. 95% (with 50mm lens) |
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PC Sync terminal |
AS-15 adapter on hotshoe |
Yes, on camera |
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Self timer |
2, 5, 10 (default) or 20 seconds |
2, 5, 10 (default) or 20 seconds |
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Storage |
CompactFlash Type I and II |
CompactFlash
Type I and II |
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Custom settings |
28 settings available |
15 settings available |
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Voice memo |
Yes with optional MB-D100 grip (speaker on grip) |
Yes (no speaker) 60 sec maximum |
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Comment input |
Possible to select and input alphabet/numeral data (max 36 characters) using multi-selector |
No |
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Computer interface |
USB |
USB or Firewire IEEE 1394 |
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Video output |
NTSC/PAL |
NTSC/PAL |
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Remote control |
10 pin remote terminal on optional MB-D100 grip |
No support for 10 pin remote (connecting) accessories |
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Power |
Nikon EN-EL3 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (1400 mAh) and charger included, or 6 x AA using optional MB-D100 grip. (One or two EN-EL3 Lio-Ion batteries can be used in the grip) |
2x CR 123 and 4x AA |
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Software |
NikonView 6, Nikon Capture 3.5 (remote capture etc.) for RAW NEF support (Optional) | Finepix EX software (remote capture) , RAW converter, Adobe Photoshop Elements |
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Printer support |
Exif 2.2/DCF format, DPOF |
Exif 2.2/DCF format, DPOF |
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Weight w/o battery |
700 g |
760 g |
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Dimensions |
(5.7 x 4.6 x 3.2 in) |
(5.6 x 5.2 x 3.1 in) |
Other |
Noise reduction on/off (custom function), Memory Bank 1 and 2, Anti-mirror shock mode (Custom function) |
Multiple exposure (custom function) |
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Accessory grip |
MB-D100 with microphone and speaker, vertical release, AE/AF-lock, main and sub command dials (exposure + other functions.) 10 pin remote connection, uses 6 x AA or can use 1 or 2 EN-EL3 batteries |
No accessory grip |
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Main advantages of Nikon D100
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Main advantages of Fuji S2 Pro
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Looking at the specifications above, it can be seen that there are a number of advantages for each camera. Which camera to buy is a personal choice and depends on a number of factors. We recommend that you look at what is the most important to you. (Ultimately, there really is no way to make the wrong decision.) |
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2003
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