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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
86
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
48
Features
62
Overall
53

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 2 years later than the 1 J4 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the 1 J4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-A3 1 J4 
ReleasedAugust 2016April 2014Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 1 J4 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-A3 1 J4 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J4 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Nikon 1 J4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the 1 J4.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 J4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 J4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A3 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography details
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
55
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Nikon 1 J4
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
no image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography details
64
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (410 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
61
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography factors
87
good battery (410 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (300 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (18MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging details
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-A3Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Nikon 1 J4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-08-25 2014-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, 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 synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lbs) 232 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $480 $600