Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D3s

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D3s. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D3s is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T3 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3s is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D3s 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-T3 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3s has 12,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-T3 has a 115 % larger resolution than Nikon D3s. 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 D3s has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T3. Nikon D3s has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 102400 while Fujifilm X-T3 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-T3
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3s

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T3 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3s can shoot up to 11 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-T3 and Nikon D3s 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 D3s weighs 1240 gr (equal to 2.73 lb) which is 130% heavier than Fujifilm X-T3 and its 539 gr (or 1.19 lb).

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D3s Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D3s, 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-T3	Nikon D3s
Name	Fujifilm X-T3	Nikon D3s
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T3	Nikon D3s
Release Year	2018	2009
Release Date	2018-09-06	2009-10-14
MSRP	1499 USD	5199 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T3	Nikon D3s
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T3	Nikon D3s
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	4256 x 2832 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	12,1 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	EXPEED
Image	Fujifilm X-T3	Nikon D3s
ISO Range	160 - 12800	200 - 102400
White Balance Presets	7	12
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-T3	Nikon D3s
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-T3	Nikon D3s
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	921000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.125× (0.75× 35mm equiv.)	0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T3	Nikon D3s
Frames per second	20 fps	11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 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	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-T3	Nikon D3s
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	Motion JPEG MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	1280 x 720
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm X-T3	Nikon D3s
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T3	Nikon D3s
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2 LE)	Yes Optional
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone or cable release)	Yes
GPS	No	Yes Optional with GP-1
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T3	Nikon D3s
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion EN-EL4a rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	390 shots	4200 shots
Width	133 mm	160 mm
Height	93 mm	157 mm
Depth	59 mm	88 mm
Weight	539 gram	1240 gram