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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Nikon D5300 front
Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(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
Nikon D5300
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon D5300

 Fujifilm X-T3 D5300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018February 2014More recent by 56 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 D5300 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D5300

 Fujifilm X-T3 D5300 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography features
Nikon D5300 Portrait photography features
81
has manual focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography features
Nikon D5300 Street photography features
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
69
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography features
Nikon D5300 Sports photography features
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
65
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Travel photography with Nikon D5300
74
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
80
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography features
Nikon D5300 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging features
Nikon D5300 Vlogging features
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
72
selfie friendly display
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D5300
 Fujifilm X-T3Nikon D5300
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