Nikon D3000 vs Fujifilm XF10

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Nikon D3000 vs Fujifilm XF10

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APS-C 372.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon D3000 advantages over Fujifilm XF10

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.10 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

550 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Fujifilm XF10 advantages over Nikon D3000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
41 mm vs 64 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
279g vs 800g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1037k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.2 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A230

Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A230

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Faster JPEG shooting

$549
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
HDMI out

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Fujifilm XF10

Sony DSLR-A230

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A330

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

$530
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Fujifilm XF10

Sony DSLR-A330

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$530
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Pentax K-r

Nikon D3000

Pentax K-r

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

$850
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Pentax K-r

Fujifilm XF10

Pentax K-r

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$850
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Pentax K-r

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Nikon D3000

Ricoh GR II

$450
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR II

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Nikon D3000

Fujifilm X70

$450
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Fujifilm X70

Fujifilm XF10

Fujifilm X70

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

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