Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon P1000

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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon P1000

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E3 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-E3 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-E3 conclusion.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P1000 Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon P1000 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the P1000.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon P1000 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-E4
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Differences

Fujifilm X-E3 advantages over Nikon P1000

Less expensive
$749 vs $997*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.93 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
42 mm vs 181 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
337g vs 1415g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon P1000 advantages over Fujifilm X-E3

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer video battery life
80 vs 50 minutes
Capture more video
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Stylish, compact body; Great image quality; Very good overall performance; Touchscreen LCD; 4K UHD video recording.
Small EVF; Fixed display; Unreliable continuous autofocus.
Read our Fujifilm X-E3 Express Review

Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.
Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.
Read our Nikon P1000 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$850
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon EOS M3

Nikon P1000

Canon EOS M3

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Nikon P900

Fujifilm X-E3

Nikon P900

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon P900

Nikon P1000

Nikon P900

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony A6500

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

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Nikon P1000

Sony A6500

$997
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1198
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6500

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm X-T30

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$849
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon P1000

Fujifilm X-T30

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Compared to Nikon P950

Fujifilm X-E3

Nikon P950

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon P950

Nikon P1000

Nikon P950

$997
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer exposure

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

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