Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D3000
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Released July 2016
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T3
(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
- Announced December 2009
- Previous Model is Nikon D40
- Renewed by Nikon D3100

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D3000 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon D3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and D3000 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 6 years after the D3000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the D3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D3000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Nikon D3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon D3000
Fujifilm X-T2 | D3000 | |||
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Announced | July 2016 | ![]() | December 2009 | Newer by 80 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Fujifilm X-T2
D3000 | Fujifilm X-T2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon D3000
Fujifilm X-T2 | D3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D3000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3000 has proportions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon D3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the D3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and D3000 is 76 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D3000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and D3000.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T2 to render more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D3000 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon D3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-T2 | Nikon D3000 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2016-07-07 | 2009-12-11 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor Pro2 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 54 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 507 grams (1.12 lbs) | 536 grams (1.18 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 62 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 563 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 500 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | EN-EL9a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $1,600 | $0 |