Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon 1 V2

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 V3. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon 1 V3
Fujifilm X-A7 | 1 V3 | |||
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Revealed | September 2019 | ![]() | March 2014 | More recent by 67 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 2760k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+1723k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-A7
1 V3 | Fujifilm X-A7 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon 1 V3
Fujifilm X-A7 | 1 V3 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A7 | Nikon 1 V3 | |
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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 |