Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Nikon 1 V3. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon 1 V3
Fujifilm T550 | 1 V3 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm T550
1 V3 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 14 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon 1 V3
Fujifilm T550 | 1 V3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Nikon 1 V3 | |
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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 |