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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Nikon D2Xs front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D2X
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3X
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and D2Xs (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 12 years after the D2Xs which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D2Xs being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades versus the D2Xs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon D2Xs

 Fujifilm X-T3 D2Xs 
LaunchedSeptember 2018June 2006Newer by 150 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k235kClearer display (+805k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Fujifilm X-T3

 D2Xs Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D2Xs

 Fujifilm X-T3 D2Xs 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon D2Xs has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 compared to the D2Xs.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and D2Xs is 71 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and D2Xs.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T3 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Nikon D2Xs
82
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Street photography with Nikon D2Xs
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography details
Nikon D2Xs Sports photography details
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D2Xs as a Travel photography camera
74
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing megapixels (26MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
43
environment sealing
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography details
Nikon D2Xs Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
50
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D2Xs as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D2Xs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D2Xs
 Fujifilm X-T3Nikon D2Xs
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon D2Xs
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Released 2018-09-06 2006-06-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon F
Total lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lbs) 1200 grams (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 59
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 489
Other
Battery life 390 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at release $1,500 $3,999