Nikon D810 vs Fujifilm X-E3

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Nikon D810 vs Fujifilm X-E3

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35mm 861.6mm²
36.3 megapixels
ISO 64 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D810 conclusion.

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.
See real-world photos taken with the X-E3.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-E3 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Nikon D850
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Differences

Nikon D810 advantages over Fujifilm X-E3

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.88 vs 3.93 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 0.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

1200 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
36.3 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

Fujifilm X-E3 advantages over Nikon D810

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$749 vs $2079
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
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
42 mm vs 81 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
337g vs 988g
Lighter weight
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 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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

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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Handles even better than its predecessors; Absolutely spectacular images from the 36-megapixel image sensor; Unusually wide sensitivity range for its resolution; Improved performance and buffer depths; Improved video feature set; Impressive low-light autofocus
Prone to moire and false color with some subjects; No longer available with a low-pass filter; Demands excellent lenses for the best detail; White balance tends warm under tungsten lighting
Read our Nikon D810 Review

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

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D810

Canon 5D Mark IV

$2246
35mm

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$2099
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D810 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Fujifilm X-E3

Canon 5D Mark IV

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$2099
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D800

Nikon D810

Nikon D800

$2246
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1850
35mm

Fast startup
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D800

Fujifilm X-E3

Nikon D800

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1850
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon D800

Compared to Nikon D800E

Nikon D810

Nikon D800E

$2246
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Faster JPEG shooting

$2212
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D800E

Fujifilm X-E3

Nikon D800E

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$2212
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon D800E

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Nikon D810

Canon 5DS R

$2246
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

$1849
35mm

Less expensive
More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D810 vs Canon 5DS R

Fujifilm X-E3

Canon 5DS R

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1849
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Nikon D810

Canon EOS M3

$2246
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$850
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D810 vs Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$850
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

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