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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D750

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Fujifilm X-T3

26 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Fujifilm X-T3
$1,499.95
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Nikon D750

24 MP | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

Nikon D750
$1,296.95
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D750 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm X-T3, which was introduced in September 2018 is a Semi-Pro Mirrorless camera with a 26.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Nikon D750, which was introduced in September 2014 is a Semi-Pro DSLR camera with a 24.0MP Full frame sensor.

Despite some fundamental differences of these two body types, Mirrorless cameras are becoming serious alternatives to DSLR cameras thanks to their size/weight advantages and recent improvements in their focus speeds , which makes this comparison even more interesting. Fortunately, you can't go wrong with any of these cameras as we rank them amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Fujifilm X-T3 is ranked #2 out of 43 Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 83 whereas Nikon D750 is ranked #4 out of 90 Semi-Pro DSLR cameras with an overall score of 89.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D750 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X-T3 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-09-06
  • 26MP - APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3.2 Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 539g. 133 x 93 x 59 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm X-T2 Compare

Nikon D750 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-09-12
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 50-51200)
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 3.2″ Tilting Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 6.5 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 840g. 141 x 113 x 78 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Nikon D700 Compare
Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-T3 over Nikon D750
Touch Screen Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution 26 MP vs 24 MP 8% more pixels
Number of Focus Points 425 vs 51 374 more focus points
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster shutter speed
Continuous Shooting 20.0fps vs 6.5fps 13.5 fps faster
Weight 539 g vs 840 g 301 g lighter
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Flash Sync Port Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Bluetooth Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Reasons to choose Nikon D750 over Fujifilm X-T3
Built-in Flash Yes vs No Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Resolution 1.229k dots vs 1.040k dots 18% higher resolution screen
Battery Life 1230 shots vs 390 shots 840 more frames with a single charge
Sensor Pixel Area 35.66µm2 vs 14.12µm2 152% larger pixel area
Price $1,297 vs $1,500 $203 cheaper
Top LCD Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Autofocus at f/8 aperture 11 points vs none Autofocus with teleconverters
Common Strengths of Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D750
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 26 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size 3.2 vs 3.2″ Large display
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 1.229k dots Higher resolution screens
Continuous Shooting 20.0fps vs 6.5fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port Yes vs Yes better video control
Environmental Sealing Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Storage Slot 2 vs 2 Extra Storage Slot
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-II vs UHS-I Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D750
Image Stabilization No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D750: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D750. Fujifilm X-T3 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 20mm shorter and 19mm thinner than Nikon D750.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D750 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D750.
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D750 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D750 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X-T3 is significantly lighter (301g ) than the Nikon D750 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Nikon D750 has a Full frame sensor and Fujifilm X-T3 has a smaller APS-C sensor, Fujifilm X-T3's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Nikon D750 lenses.

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D750: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 has a 26.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features X-Processor 4 processor. On the other hand, Nikon D750 has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Expeed 4 processor.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Fujifilm X-T3's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the X-T3 and D750 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D750 Sensor Size Comparison


As seen above, Nikon D750 has a 2.4x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X-T3. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D750 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D750 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm X-T3 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Nikon D750 for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T3 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon D750 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T3 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Nikon D750 for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
425 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 6.5fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
15 Cross Type Focus sensors
51 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 1230 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.5fps
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T3 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon D750 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
539g
Body Thickness 59mm
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
840g
Body Thickness 78mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T3 for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Nikon D750 for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details


Nikon D750 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Nikon D750 has an advantage over Fujifilm X-T3 There are 299 lenses for Nikon D750's Nikon F mount, on the other hand there are only 49 lenses for Fujifilm X-T3's Fujifilm X lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 9 lenses for Fujifilm X mount and 88 lenses for Nikon F mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Fujifilm X-T3 Lenses # of Nikon D750 Lenses
Standard Zoom 5 33 (17 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 11 20 (17 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 2 32 (16 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 16 46 (44 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 5 51 (41 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 4 42 (41 Full Frame)
SuperZoom 1 30 (6 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 1 8 (3 Full Frame)
Macro Prime 2 25 (22 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime 2 11 (11 Full Frame)
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a 1 (0 Full Frame)
TOTAL 49 299 (218 Full Frame)
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D750: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D750, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm X-T3 and Nikon D750 scores compare:

Fujifilm X-T3
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #17 out of 60 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #37 out of 1166 in all Cameras
Nikon D750
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 93 in Mid-size SLR cameras
Ranked #16 out of 1166 in all Cameras

Nikon D750 scores higher than the Fujifilm X-T3 in Overall. It has better image quality and better value than Fujifilm X-T3. On the other hand, Fujifilm X-T3 is more portable and has more features than Nikon D750.
If image quality is very important for you and you want to get the most bang for your bucks, choose the Nikon D750.
If you are looking for a small camera where you can take everywhere with you, and having more features are also important, Fujifilm X-T3 is the right choice for you.

Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm X-T3
$1,499.95

Nikon D750
Nikon D750
$1,296.95

Nikon D750 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X-T3 Nikon D750
Brand Fujifilm Nikon
Announced 2018-09-06 2014-09-12
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Price $1,499.95 $1,296.95
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C Full frame
Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Area 366.60mm2 861.60mm2
Megapixels 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 6240 x 4160 6016 x 4016
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 80 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 425 51
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Nikon F
Number of Available Lenses 49 299
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.2 3.2″
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution 3,690k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.75 0.7
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync 1/250s 1/200s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 20.0 fps 6.5 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 539g 840g
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm 141 x 113 x 78mm
Battery Life 390 shots 1230 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 93
DxO Color Depth not tested 24.8
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2956
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