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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 V2
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon 1 V3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 5 years later than the 1 V3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores against the 1 V3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-A7 1 V3 
RevealedSeptember 2019March 2014More recent by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1037kSharper display (+1723k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 1 V3 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-A7 1 V3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 has external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon 1 V3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the 1 V3.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 V3 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and 1 V3.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A7 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
69
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography factors
80
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
62
silent mode (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography information
88
good battery (440 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
68
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
low battery life (310 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging features
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging features
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm X-A7Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Nikon 1 V3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-11 2014-03-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 171
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,760k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
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 rate 6.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320g (0.71 lbs) 381g (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" 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 440 pictures 310 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $700 $997