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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T4
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Announced December 2013
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and Df (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was announced 4 years later than the Df and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores versus the Df in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Nikon Df

 Fujifilm X-T3 Df 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018December 2013More recent by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Fujifilm X-T3

 Df Fujifilm X-T3 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Df

 Fujifilm X-T3 Df 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 has outer measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon Df has proportions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 against the Df.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Df is 71 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Df.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T3 will deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography features
Nikon Df Portrait photography features
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography features
Nikon Df Street photography features
75
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography details
Nikon Df Sports photography details
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Df Travel photography highlights
74
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count high (26MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Landscape photography with Nikon Df
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (1,400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging advice
Nikon Df Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon Df
 Fujifilm X-T3Nikon Df
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon Df
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2018-09-06 2013-12-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Expeed 3
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon F
Number of lenses 54 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual 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 Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
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) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3279
Other
Battery life 390 shots 1400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two One
Price at release $1,500 $2,747