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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3000

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Nikon D3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D40
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3100
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D3000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and D3000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was unveiled 11 years after the D3000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the D3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Nikon D3000

 Fujifilm X-E4 D3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2021December 2009More modern by 136 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 D3000 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D3000

 Fujifilm X-E4 D3000 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 enjoys outer dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has proportions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the D3000.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and D3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and D3000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-E4 to resolve extra detail having an extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Nikon D3000
82
has manual focus
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography advice
Nikon D3000 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Nikon D3000
78
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Nikon D3000
88
great battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Nikon D3000
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
Nikon D3000 Vlogging advice
81
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Nikon D3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Nikon D3000
 Fujifilm X-E4Nikon D3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Nikon D3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2021-01-27 2009-12-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon F
Total lenses 58 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lb) 536 gr (1.18 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life 380 photos 500 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $849 $0