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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Nikon 1 AW1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 4 years after the 1 AW1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores against the 1 AW1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 AW1 
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Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 1 AW1 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 AW1

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 AW1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides external measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 AW1 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the 1 AW1.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 AW1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 AW1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will result in extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 AW1 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
60
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Nikon 1 AW1
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Nikon 1 AW1
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
60
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Travel photography camera
77
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
29
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 AW1
 Fujifilm X-E3Nikon 1 AW1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Nikon 1 AW1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-09-07 2013-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III EXPEED 3A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 160
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 356 grams (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 428
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $700 $0