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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP130
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP120 versus Nikon 1 V3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and 1 V3 (1") use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP120 was introduced 2 years after the 1 V3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades versus the 1 V3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm XP120 1 V3 
RevealedJanuary 2017March 2014More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm XP120

 1 V3 Fujifilm XP120 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm XP120 1 V3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP120 versus Nikon 1 V3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the 1 V3.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and 1 V3 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and 1 V3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP120 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon 1 V3 will give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP120 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery (310 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V3
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
65
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
35
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Nikon 1 V3
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-05 2014-03-13
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 171
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Total lenses - 13
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 lb) 381g (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 384
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 310 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $997