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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A5
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • New Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was brought out 4 years after the 1 V1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades versus the 1 V1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-A3 1 V1 
IntroducedAugust 2016January 2012Newer by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 1 V1 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon 1 V1

 Fujifilm X-A3 1 V1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V1 has specifications of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the 1 V1.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 V1 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and 1 V1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-A3 will result in extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
62
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V1
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
53
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Travel photography camera
88
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
41
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V1
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Nikon 1 V1
 Fujifilm X-A3Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Nikon 1 V1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 135
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
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