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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 12 months prior to the 1 V3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up vs the 1 V3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 V3 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 1 V3 Fujifilm X-E1 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2013More modern by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-E1 1 V3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the 1 V3.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 V3 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and 1 V3.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon 1 V3 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
69
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography information
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography information
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Sports photography camera
48
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
provides touch focus
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
bad battery power (310 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V3
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V3
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm X-E1Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Nikon 1 V3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-02-28 2014-03-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 171
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 381g (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 384
Other
Battery life 350 images 310 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $997