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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2021
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Z fc and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the Z fc with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-E3 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Z fc Fujifilm X-E3 
RevealedJune 2021September 2017More recent by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-E3 Z fc 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides exterior dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has dimensions 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-E3 vs Nikon Z fc in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Z fc is 85 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Z fc.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-E3 to provide more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Nikon Z fc
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography information
Nikon Z fc Sports photography information
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
68
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z fc Travel photography factors
77
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
72
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (300 shots)
heavier than competition (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography features
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z fc Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-E3Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Nikon Z fc
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-09-07 2021-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 21
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 445g (0.98 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 350 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $700 $949