Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon D4

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon D4. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-E3

Nikon D4

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D4 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E3 were released 2017 and Nikon D4 was released 2012. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-E3	2017
Nikon D4	2012

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-E3 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D4 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 D4 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-E3	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D4	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-E3 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D4 has 16,2 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 D4	16,2 MP 16163840 pixels 4928 x 3280

Fujifilm X-E3 has a 48 % larger resolution than Nikon D4. 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 D4 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E3. Nikon D4 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 204800 while Fujifilm X-E3 has 200 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E3	200-12800
Nikon D4	100-204800

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-E3
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D4

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 D4 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E3	8
Nikon D4	11

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 D4 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 D4 weighs 1340 gr (equal to 2.95 lb) which is 298% heavier than Fujifilm X-E3 and its 337 gr (or 0.74 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-E3	337 gr 0.74 lb
Nikon D4	1340 gr 2.95 lb