X-E3vs Nikon D7500
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Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The x-e3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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