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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Nikon 1 V3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 11 months after the 1 V3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores versus the 1 V3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 V3 
IntroducedJanuary 2015March 2014Newer by 11 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 1 V3 Fujifilm X-A2 
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-A2 1 V3 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Nikon 1 V3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the 1 V3.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 V3 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and 1 V3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography features
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
69
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography advice
58
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography factors
78
great battery (410 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
68
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery power (310 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography info
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V3
70
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no external microphone port
35
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon 1 V3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-03-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 171
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.6fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 381g (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 pictures 310 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $370 $997