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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Nikon D3 front
Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
Nikon D3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced April 2008
  • Replacement is Nikon D3S
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the D3 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Z800EXR (1/2") and D3 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Z800EXR was released 2 years later than the D3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z800EXR scores vs the D3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Nikon D3

 Z800EXR D3 
IntroducedJuly 2010April 2008More recent by 28 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 D3 Z800EXR 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon D3

 Z800EXR D3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z800EXR has outside measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon D3 has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z800EXR and the D3.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and D3 is 95 and 50 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z800EXR and D3.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Z800EXR has got the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The more modern Z800EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon D3
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
63
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (158g)
54
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography details
Nikon D3 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (4,300 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (158 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
great battery life (4,300 shots)
weather sealing
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon D3 Landscape photography info
32
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (4,300 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging features
Nikon D3 Vlogging features
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (158 grams)
9
no video recording
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon D3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon D3
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRNikon D3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Nikon D3
Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR -
Category Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-21 2008-04-18
Body design Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2832
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 1300g (2.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2290
Other
Battery life - 4300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at release $200 $5,450