Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50
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68 Features
78 Overall
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67 Features
84 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E3 & Nikon Z50. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon Z50
Fujifilm X-E3 | Z50 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Fujifilm X-E3
Z50 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | September 2017 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon Z50
Fujifilm X-E3 | Z50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Nikon Z50 | |
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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 |