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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
81
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2021
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon Z fc, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and Z fc (21MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was announced 20 months earlier than the Z fc making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades against the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 Z fc 
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 Z fc Fujifilm X-Pro3 
LaunchedJune 2021October 2019More modern by 20 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon Z fc

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 Z fc 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has external 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 Z fc has measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon Z fc in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the Z fc.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Z fc is 78 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Z fc.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to offer greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Street photography with Nikon Z fc
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
67
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
72
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
heavier than competition (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z fc Vlogging advice
35
screen is touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon Z fc
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Nikon Z fc
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-23 2021-06-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 209
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon Z
Total lenses 54 21
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lb) 445 grams (0.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 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 - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 1
Retail pricing $2,000 $949