Nikon D3X vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specifications

35mm 861.6mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D3X Review.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E1 Review.
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Detailed specifications
Nikon D3X
Fujifilm X-E1

Links
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D2Xs D2Xs vs D3X
Successor:		Fujifilm X-E2 X-E1 vs X-E2
General
Model Number:	D3X	X-E1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$7999.95	$1399.95
Street Price:	$2,499.99	$1,299.00
Date Available:	2008-12-15	2012-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	49.1 oz (1,392 g) includes batteries	24.2 oz (687 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in. (160 x 157 x 88 mm)	5.1 x 2.9 x 1.5 in. (129 x 75 x 38 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.5	16.3
Sensor Format:	35mm	APS-C
Sensor size:	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)	368.16mm² (23.60mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.94 microns	4.82 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	X-Trans
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Not needed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	88
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,992
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6048 x 4032 (24.4 MP, 3:2), 4544 x 3024 (13.7 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 5056 x 4032 (20.4 MP, 5:4), 3792 x 3024 (11.5 MP, 5:4), 2528 x 2016 (5.1 MP, 5:4), 3968 x 2640 (10.5 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1976 (5.9 MP, Other), 1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2)	4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2760 (13.5 MP, Other), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1408 (3.5 MP, Other), 1664 x 1664 (2.8 MP, 1:1), 7680 x 2160 (16.6 MP, Other), 7680 x 1440 (11.1 MP, Other), 5120 x 2160 (11.1 MP, Other), 5120 x 1440 (7.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit	JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	5.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (24p) 1280x720 (24p)
Movie File Format:		MOV (H.264) with linear PCM stereo sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	Fujifilm X
Lens:	n/a	Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS; 14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and 1 extra low dispersion element
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		27 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual):		18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:		3.06x
Aperture Range:		f/2.8 (wide) / f/4 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors	Contrast Detection: Area (EVF / LCD: 49 areas in 7 x 7 grid), Multi; Changeable size of AF frame; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF Distance Indicator
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0	EVF: 0.5" 2.36M-dot OLED with 100% coverage, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter adjustment, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.70x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	2.8
Rear Display Resolution:	922,000 dots	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	27.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	200
ISO Settings:	100 - 1600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 6,400 in Hi-2	200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600; AUTO(400), AUTO(800), AUTO(1600), AUTO(3200), AUTO(6400)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom	Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature (K)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area	TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	None	Film Simulation: PROVIA/STANDARD, VELVIA/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA); Dynamic range setting AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; Motion Panorama; Multiple Exposure
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. Red-eye Reduction & Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	5.0 m / 16.2 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	GN=7m (ISO 200)
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit	.RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:		MOV (H.264) with linear PCM stereo sound
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired, 10-pin terminal or USB	Wired remote or threaded cable release
Connections (extended):	HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal	Mini (Type C) HDMI, 2.5mm Stereo Microphone/Remote Jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	0.92
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3	0.97
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	31	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		0.93
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	5.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	31	16
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		5.6
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		12
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		5.6
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		11
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.16 seconds	0.44 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.050 seconds	0.240 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.58 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.045 seconds	0.054 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View Mode Full AF, Single-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.426s Full AF, Auto-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.606s Prefocused, Hand-Held Mode = 0.045s Prefocused, Tripod Mode = 0.418s	Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area AF mode = 0.523s
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds	2.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	0.6 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		4.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	4400 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL4a	Proprietary NP-W126
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-W126 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Software Suite CD-ROM	Fujifilm CD-ROM (Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc.)
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	Windows 7 / Vista / XP, Mac OS X 10.5+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	24.5MP version of the D3. 5fps full resolution burst speed, 7fps in DX crop mode at 10.5 megapixels.	Available in two-tone black and silver, or solid black.