Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D2X

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon D2X. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D2X is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 were released 2019 and Nikon D2X was released 2004. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-Pro3 2019
Nikon D2X 2004

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro3 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D2X is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D2X 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-Pro3 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D2X 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-Pro3 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D2X has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-Pro3 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Nikon D2X 12,2 MP
12212224 pixels
4288 x 2848

Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a 113 % larger resolution than Nikon D2X. 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

Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2X. Fujifilm X-Pro3 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Nikon D2X has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro3 160-12800
Nikon D2X 100-3200

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-Pro3
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D2X

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro3 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Nikon D2X can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro3 11
Nikon D2X 5

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-Pro3. Unfortunately Nikon D2X does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 D2X weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 141% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro3 and its 497 gr (or 1.1 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro3 497 gr
1.1 lb
Nikon D2X 1200 gr
2.65 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D2X Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon D2X, 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-Pro3
Nikon D2X
Name Fujifilm X-Pro3 Nikon D2X
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon D2X
Release Year 2019 2004
Release Date 2019-10-23 2004-09-16
MSRP 1799 USD 6299 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon D2X
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon D2X
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 4288 x 2848 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 12,2 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon D2X
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 3200
White Balance Presets 0 6
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-Pro3
Nikon D2X
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 425 11
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
DX / APS-C (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
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon D2X
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 2,5”
Screen dots 1620000 235000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78× (0.52× 35mm equiv.) 0.86× (0.57× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon D2X
Frames per second 11 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon D2X
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon D2X
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon D2X
HDMI Output No No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (wired, cable release or smartphone) Yes
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Nikon D2X
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Li-ion battery NP-W126S
Rechargeable Nikon EN-EL4 Li-ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots 3800 shots
Width 141 mm 158 mm
Height 83 mm 150 mm
Depth 46 mm 86 mm
Weight 497 gram 1200 gram