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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV205
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J4
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is pretty close but the AV200 (1/2.3") and 1 J3 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The AV200 was brought out 3 years earlier than the 1 J3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AV200 grades vs the 1 J3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Nikon 1 J3

 AV200 1 J3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the FujiFilm AV200

 1 J3 AV200 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 35 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon 1 J3

 AV200 1 J3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the AV200 vs the 1 J3.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and 1 J3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and 1 J3.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The AV200 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The older AV200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV200
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
Nikon 1 J3 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography information
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
58
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography advice
56
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 J3 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (201 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Nikon 1 J3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Nikon 1 J3
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-11-30
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 135
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Total lenses - 13
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 420
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 220 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $170