Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D780

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon D780. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D780 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A3 were released 2016 and Nikon D780 was released 2020. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-A3 2016
Nikon D780 2020

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-A3 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D780 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D780 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-A3 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D780 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-A3 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D780 has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-A3 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D780 25 MP
24337152 pixels
6048 x 4024

Nikon D780 has a 1 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-A3. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D780 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-A3. Nikon D780 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-A3 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A3 200-6400
Nikon D780 100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-A3
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D780

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A3 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D780 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A3 6
Nikon D780 12

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon D780 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D780 weighs 840 gr (equal to 1.85 lb) which is 148% heavier than Fujifilm X-A3 and its 339 gr (or 0.75 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-A3 339 gr
0.75 lb
Nikon D780 840 gr
1.85 lb

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon D780 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon D780, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
Name Fujifilm X-A3 Nikon D780
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
Release Year 2016 2020
Release Date 2016-08-25 2020-01-07
MSRP 599 USD 2299 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6048 x 4024 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 25 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II EXPEED 6
Image
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 77 51
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1040000 2359000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 0 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
Frames per second 6 fps 12 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1)
Remote Control Yes (wired or via smartphone) Yes (via wired, wireless or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon D780
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 410 shots 2260 shots
Width 117 mm 144 mm
Height 67 mm 116 mm
Depth 40 mm 76 mm
Weight 339 gram 840 gram