Nikon D3X vs Fujifilm X70

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Nikon D3X vs Fujifilm X70

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
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X70 Review.
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Compare Fujifilm X70 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X70 conclusion.

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Differences

Nikon D3X advantages over Fujifilm X70

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.94 vs 4.82 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.8 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

4400 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
24.5 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bigger JPEG buffer
31 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X70 advantages over Nikon D3X

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
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
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
44 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
8 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
347g vs 1392g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Nikon D3X Full Review

Compact camera body; Impressive optical performance; Very good JPEG image quality; Good high ISO performance; Film Simulation modes; Tilting touchscreen display.
Inconsistent AF performance; Clunky menus; Shallow buffer depth; Poor video quality; No built-in viewfinder like X100-series.
Read our Fujifilm X70 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A900

Nikon D3X

Sony A900

$2500
35mm

Lens selection
Fast startup

$3000
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3X vs Sony A900

Fujifilm X70

Sony A900

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$3000
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A900

Compared to Nikon D3S

Nikon D3X

Nikon D3S

$2500
35mm

More dynamic range
External Mic Jack

$5200
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D3X vs Nikon D3S

Fujifilm X70

Nikon D3S

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$5200
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon D3S

Compared to Nikon D4

Nikon D3X

Nikon D4

$2500
35mm

Longer stills battery life
More pixels

$4500
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon D3X vs Nikon D4

Fujifilm X70

Nikon D4

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$4500
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon D4

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Nikon D3X

Nikon Coolpix A

$2500
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Nikon D3X vs Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Nikon D3X

Ricoh GR II

$2500
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Internal flash

Compare Nikon D3X vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II

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