Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D800

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon D800. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D800 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro3 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D800 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 D800 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 D800 has 36,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon D800 has a 39 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-Pro3. 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 D800 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro3. Nikon D800 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-Pro3 has 160 to 12800.

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 D800

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 D800 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon D800 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 D800 weighs 900 gr (equal to 1.98 lb) which is 81% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro3 and its 497 gr (or 1.1 lb).

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D800 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Nikon D800, 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 D800
Name	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Nikon D800
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Nikon D800
Release Year	2019	2012
Release Date	2019-10-23	2012-02-07
MSRP	1799 USD	2999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Nikon D800
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Nikon D800
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	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	7360 x 4912 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	36,3 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	EXPEED 3
Image	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Nikon D800
ISO Range	160 - 12800	100 - 25600
White Balance Presets	0	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-Pro3	Nikon D800
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 Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	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-Pro3	Nikon D800
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3,2”
Screen dots	1620000	921000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic and Optical (tunnel)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78× (0.52× 35mm equiv.)	0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Nikon D800
Frames per second	11 fps	6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Nikon D800
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Nikon D800
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Nikon D800
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)	Yes Optional with Nikon Wireless Transmitter for D800 (WT-4A)
Remote Control	Yes (wired, cable release or smartphone)	Yes (Optional, wired or wireless)
GPS	No	Yes Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-Pro3	Nikon D800
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Li-ion battery NP-W126S	Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	440 shots	900 shots
Width	141 mm	146 mm
Height	83 mm	123 mm
Depth	46 mm	82 mm
Weight	497 gram	900 gram