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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J3
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 5 years after the 1 J2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the 1 J2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 J2 
ReleasedSeptember 2017August 2012Newer by 62 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 1 J2 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J2

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 J2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with exterior measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J2 has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J2 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 change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the 1 J2.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 J2 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 J2.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will offer extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
48
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 J2 Street photography highlights
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (238g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 J2 Sports photography highlights
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Travel photography details
77
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors in class (238 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery (230 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J2 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (238 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J2
 Fujifilm X-E3Nikon 1 J2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Nikon 1 J2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2012-08-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Expeed 3
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
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 135
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 238g (0.52 lb)
Physical 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 All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 363
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $550