Nikon D5500 vs Fujifilm X-T3

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      BrandNikonFujifilm
      ModelD5500X-T3
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5300 Fujifilm X-T2
      Successor ModelNikon D5600 Fujifilm X-T4
      MSRP$899 (body only), $999 (with 18-55mm VR II lens), $1199 (with 18-140mm VR lens)$1499 (body only), $1899 (w/18-55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Sensor TypeCMOSX-Trans CMOS 4
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel26.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      ProcessorEXPEED 4X-Processor 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006240 x 4160
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20004416 x 2944, 3120 x 2080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Automatic Scene Recognition, Color Temperature, Custom, Fine, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing3 shots in steps of 1
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Focusing SystemIntelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points39425
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Lens MountNikon FFujifilm X
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x1.125x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.75x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-4 to +2
      Shutter Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)11.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps20.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferApprox. 20fps [Only electronic shutter ] (JPEG: 79 frames Lossless compression RAW: 36 frames Uncompressed RAW: 34 frames)
      Approx. 11fps (JPEG: 145 frames Lossless compression RAW: 42 frames Uncompressed RAW: 36 frames)
      Approx. 8.0fps (JPEG: 200 frames Lossless compression RAW: 49 frames Uncompressed RAW: 39 frames)
      Flash Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      DxO Low Light ISO1438
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.0
      DxO Overall Score84
      Video Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10804096 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
      DCI 2K (2048 x 1080) @ 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
      Full HD (1920 x 1080) @ 23.98p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB Type-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless) via smartphone or cable release
      Environmental Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80% (Non-Condensing)
      Physical Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Dimensions124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")133 x 93 x 59 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 2.32")
      Weight (inc. batteries)420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.6 x 5.3"8 x 6.5 x 5.5"
      Package Weight2.9 lb3.2 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14aNP-W126S
      Battery Life820 shots390 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended]
      Other Nikon D5500 Fujifilm X-T3
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)      		Ultra Sonic Vibration
      Included AccessoriesLi-ion battery NP-W126S
      USB cable
      Shoulder strap, Body cap
      Strap clip
      Protective cover
      Clip attaching tool
      Hot shoe cover
      Vertical Grip connector cover
      Connector cover (detachable)
      Sync terminal cover
      Cable protector


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