Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D3x

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon D3x. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-S20 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D3x is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-S20 were released 2023 and Nikon D3x was released 2008. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-S20 2023
Nikon D3x 2008

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-S20 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3x is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-S20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D3x 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-S20 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D3x 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-S20 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3x has 24,5 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-S20 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Nikon D3x 24,5 MP
24385536 pixels
6048 x 4032

Fujifilm X-S20 has a 6 % larger resolution than Nikon D3x. 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-S20 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3x. Fujifilm X-S20 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Nikon D3x has 100 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-S20 160-12800
Nikon D3x 100-6400

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-S20
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3x

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-S20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3x can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-S20 8
Nikon D3x 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-S20. Unfortunately Nikon D3x 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 D3x weighs 1260 gr (equal to 2.78 lb) which is 157% heavier than Fujifilm X-S20 and its 491 gr (or 1.08 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-S20 491 gr
1.08 lb
Nikon D3x 1260 gr
2.78 lb

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon D3x Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon D3x, 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-S20
Nikon D3x
Name Fujifilm X-S20 Nikon D3x
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon D3x
Release Year 2023 2008
Release Date 2023-05-24 2008-12-01
MSRP 1299 USD 7470 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon D3x
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon D3x
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 6048 x 4032 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 24,5 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 EXPEED
Image
Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon D3x
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 6400
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 7 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon D3x
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
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-S20
Nikon D3x
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1840000 920000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon D3x
Frames per second 8 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 900 seconds 30 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 Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon D3x
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
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-S20
Nikon D3x
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon D3x
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone and wired remote) Yes
GPS No Yes
Optional through GP-1
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon D3x
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235
Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 750 shots 4400 shots
Width 127 mm 160 mm
Height 85 mm 157 mm
Depth 65 mm 88 mm
Weight 491 gram 1260 gram