Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D3

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon D3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and D3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and D3 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was revealed 8 years later than the D3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the D3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A3 & Nikon D3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery & Nikon D3 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the D3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and D3 is 86 and 50 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and D3.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-A3 will result in more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 provides a benefit in sensor technology.