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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was unveiled 23 months after the 1 V3 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up vs the 1 V3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-E2S 1 V3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016March 2014More modern by 23 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 1 V3 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 V3

 Fujifilm X-E2S 1 V3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the 1 V3.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 V3 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and 1 V3.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
69
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Nikon 1 V3
69
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
62
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery power (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V3
72
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery power (310 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging details
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging details
34
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon 1 V3
 Fujifilm X-E2SNikon 1 V3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Nikon 1 V3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2014-03-13
Body design 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
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 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 77 171
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 381 grams (0.84 pounds)
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 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 photos 310 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $997