X-E3vs D5
Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The x-e3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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