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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A3
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J2
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 14 months after the 1 J3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the 1 J3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 J3 
IntroducedJanuary 2015November 2013More modern by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 1 J3 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 J3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J3 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the 1 J3.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 J3 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 J3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A2 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 J3 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
59
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Nikon 1 J3
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (201 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography features
58
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.6 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography highlights
78
great battery pack (410 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography info
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Vlogging camera
70
screen is selfie friendly
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (201g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 J3
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon 1 J3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 135
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.6fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 420
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $370 $170