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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 5 years prior to the Z fc which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-A3 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-A3

 Z fc Fujifilm X-A3 
ReleasedJune 2021August 2016Newer by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-A3 Z fc 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has specifications of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Nikon Z fc in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Z fc is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Z fc.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A3 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography details
Nikon Z fc Street photography details
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
64
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (410 CIPA)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
87
good battery (410 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
72
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (300 shots)
heavier than competition in class (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-A3Nikon Z fc
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Nikon Z fc
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2021-06-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 77 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 54 21
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $480 $949