Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
- Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
(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

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Nikon 1 V3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed at a similar time to the 1 V3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the 1 V3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon 1 V3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon 1 V3
Fujifilm X-E2 | 1 V3 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-E2
1 V3 | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon 1 V3
Fujifilm X-E2 | 1 V3 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | ![]() | March 2014 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Nikon 1 V3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the 1 V3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and 1 V3 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and 1 V3.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon 1 V3 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E2 | Nikon 1 V3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm X-E2 | Nikon 1 V3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-03-05 | 2014-03-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | Expeed 4A |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 171 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Nikon 1 |
Total lenses | 54 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) | 381 grams (0.84 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 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 | 350 photographs | 310 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | W126 | EN-EL20a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $450 | $997 |