Nikon D3500 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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Nikon D3500 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Nikon D3500 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro3

Less expensive
$597 vs $1799*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Longer video battery life
75 vs 45 minutes
Capture more video
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

1550 vs 440 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Fujifilm X-Pro3 advantages over Nikon D3500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
46 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
1620k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.66x vs 0.57x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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
20.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
36 vs 13 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality for its class; Excellent high ISO performance for APS-C; Fast single-shot AF speeds; Compact, easy to use design; Incredible value at under $500 with lens.
11-point AF system feels out-dated; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Below average viewfinder coverage accuracy; No touchscreen; Limited wireless features.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-Pro3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5600

Nikon D3500

Nikon D5600

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Nikon D5600

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Nikon D5600

$1799
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$898
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Nikon D5600

Compared to Canon SL2

Nikon D3500

Canon SL2

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL2

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Canon SL2

$1799
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Leica CL

Nikon D3500

Leica CL

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

$3195
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL

Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon D3500

Sony A6400

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Sony A6400

$1799
APS-C

Top deck display
Higher max flash sync

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$624
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL3

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Canon SL3

$1799
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$624
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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