Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
- Announced September 2018
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T2
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Announced February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D5200
- Newer Model is Nikon D5500

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-T3 was released 4 years later than the D5300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up versus the D5300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T3 & Nikon D5300. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon D5300
Fujifilm X-T3 | D5300 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 56 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Fujifilm X-T3
D5300 | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D5300
Fujifilm X-T3 | D5300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon D5300 has dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the D5300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and D5300 is 71 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and D5300.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T3 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Nikon D5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-T3 | Nikon D5300 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2018-09-06 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor 4 | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 39 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 54 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 539g (1.19 pounds) | 480g (1.06 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1338 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 pictures | 600 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,500 | $429 |