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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Nikon 1 V1, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was launched 7 years earlier than the 1 V1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro grades against the 1 V1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro 1 V1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 1 V1 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2005Newer by 83 months
Screen size3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution921k235kSharper screen (+686k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm S3 Pro 1 V1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S3 Pro provides external measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V1 has proportions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro versus Nikon 1 V1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the 1 V1.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and 1 V1 is 54 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and 1 V1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S3 Pro because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 V1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Street photography with Nikon 1 V1
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competition (930g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V1
47
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
53
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V1
50
lighter than competition (930 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
41
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
60
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S3 Pro and Nikon 1 V1
 Fujifilm FinePix S3 ProNikon 1 V1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro Nikon 1 V1
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2005-03-16 2012-01-20
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 135
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 309 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2" 3"
Screen resolution 235 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 94% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 gr (2.05 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 54
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 11.0
DXO Low light rating 346 346
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $670