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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
48
Features
79
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 V3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 3 years after the 1 V3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up versus the 1 V3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 V3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018March 2014Newer by 48 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 1 V3 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-A5 1 V3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 V3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs the 1 V3.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 V3 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and 1 V3.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-A5 will render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
68
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography information
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery (450 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
61
silent mode (1/16,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery life (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V3
87
great battery (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
68
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (310 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery life (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm X-A5Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Nikon 1 V3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2014-03-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4A
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 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 91 171
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Number of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 grams (0.80 pounds) 381 grams (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 450 images 310 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $997