Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon D3300

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon D3300. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-E3

Nikon D3300

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D3300 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E3 were released 2017 and Nikon D3300 was released 2014. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-E3	2017
Nikon D3300	2014

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E3 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3300 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D3300 has a "Nikon DX"-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-E3	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D3300	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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-E3 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3300 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E3	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Nikon D3300	24 MP 24064000 pixels 6016 x 4000

Nikon D3300 has a 0 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-E3. 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 D3300 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E3. Nikon D3300 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-E3 has 200 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E3	200-12800
Nikon D3300	100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm X-E3 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3300 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3300 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E3
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3300

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E3 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3300 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E3	8
Nikon D3300	5

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon D3300 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 D3300 weighs 430 gr (equal to 0.95 lb) which is 28% heavier than Fujifilm X-E3 and its 337 gr (or 0.74 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-E3	337 gr 0.74 lb
Nikon D3300	430 gr 0.95 lb