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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was brought out 3 years prior to the Z50 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores versus the Z50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-E3 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Z50 Fujifilm X-E3 
IntroducedOctober 2019September 2017More recent by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon Z50

 Fujifilm X-E3 Z50 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 has got physical measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon Z50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the Z50.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Z50 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Z50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E3 to offer you extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography advice
Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
72
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography details
Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
75
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Nikon Z50
77
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
37
touch screen
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
71
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon Z50
 Fujifilm X-E3Nikon Z50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Nikon Z50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2019-10-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Expeed 6
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 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 209
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Number of lenses 54 15
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $700 $857