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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon 1 V3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and 1 V3 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 14 months before the 1 V3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the 1 V3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm T550 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm T550

 1 V3 Fujifilm T550 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm T550 1 V3 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 has external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V3 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T550 versus Nikon 1 V3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the 1 V3.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and 1 V3 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and 1 V3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T550 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 V3 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T550 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
68
supports touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V3
47
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
35
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Nikon 1 V3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-03-13
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 171
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Available lenses - 13
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings - Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 381 gr (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 384
Other
Battery life - 310 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $160 $997