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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3200
  • Replacement is Nikon D3400
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon D3300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and D3300 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the D3300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores versus the D3300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon D3300

 Fujifilm X-E1 D3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 D3300 Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedApril 2014February 2013Newer by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon D3300

 Fujifilm X-E1 D3300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3300 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon D3300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the D3300.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and D3300 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and D3300.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D3300 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (430g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Sports photography with Nikon D3300
49
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
68
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (700 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
67
better than average battery power (700 shots)
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Landscape photography with Nikon D3300
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Nikon D3300
32
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (430g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon D3300
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon D3300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Nikon D3300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-02-28 2014-04-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon F
Number of lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1385
Other
Battery life 350 shots 700 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $500