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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J1 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
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J2
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was launched 5 years later than the 1 J1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up vs the 1 J1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 J1 
RevealedSeptember 2017January 2012Fresher by 69 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 1 J1 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 J1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Nikon 1 J1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the 1 J1.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 J1 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 J1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
48
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography advice
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Sports photography camera
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
77
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors (234g)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J1
37
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (234g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J1
 Fujifilm X-E3Nikon 1 J1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Nikon 1 J1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-09-07 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III -
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 surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 135
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 234 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 372
Other
Battery life 350 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
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