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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
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
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 3 months before the 1 V3 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades vs the 1 V3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-A1 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 1 V3 Fujifilm X-A1 
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-A1 1 V3 
RevealedNovember 2013March 2014Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the 1 V3.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 V3 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and 1 V3.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon 1 V3 will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
69
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Sports photography camera
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery power (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Travel photography camera
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
low battery power (310 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V3
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Vlogging camera
31
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
35
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm X-A1Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Nikon 1 V3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2014-03-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 171
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 381 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 photos 310 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $997