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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 4 years later than the 1 J2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades vs the 1 J2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-A3 1 J2 
ReleasedAugust 2016August 2012More recent by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-A3 1 J2 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J2 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Nikon 1 J2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 J2 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 J2.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A3 will render greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A3 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Street photography camera
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than others (238 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography highlights
64
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J2
87
better than average battery life (410 shots)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
60
lighter than others (238g)
built-in flash
not so great battery (230 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (238g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-A3Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Nikon 1 J2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2012-08-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lbs) 238 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 363
Other
Battery life 410 shots 230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $480 $550