Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 & Nikon D3300. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Nikon D3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon D3300
Fujifilm X-E1 | D3300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Fujifilm X-E1
D3300 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | February 2013 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon D3300
Fujifilm X-E1 | D3300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon D3300 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E1 | Nikon D3300 | |
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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 |