Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon P1000 conclusion.

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

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Differences

Nikon P1000 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro3

Less expensive
$997 vs $1799
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
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
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer video battery life
80 vs 45 minutes
Capture more video
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Fujifilm X-Pro3 advantages over Nikon P1000

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 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
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

440 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
46 mm vs 181 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
497g vs 1415g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1620k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
26.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
79 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
36 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

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
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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

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

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.
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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.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro3 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS50EXR

Nikon P1000

Fujifilm HS50EXR

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Wi-Fi

$339
1/2 inch

Slower slow-motion
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Fujifilm HS50EXR

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$339
1/2 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to 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

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Fujifilm X-Pro3

Nikon P900

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Leica CL

Nikon P1000

Leica CL

$997
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$3195
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

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Compared to 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

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Nikon P950

$1799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon P1000

Fujifilm X-S10

$997
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Higher max flash sync

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Fujifilm X-S10

$1799
APS-C

Top deck display
Thinner

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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