Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D700

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Nikon D700, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and D700 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was announced 11 years later than the D700 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores vs the D700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon D700. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery and Nikon D700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Nikon D700 has specifications of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Nikon D700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the D700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and D700 is 78 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and D700.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will resolve greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.