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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Launched September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J2
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J4
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Nikon 1 J3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was brought out 3 years later than the 1 J3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the 1 J3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 J3 
RevealedSeptember 2017November 2013More recent by 46 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 1 J3 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J3

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 J3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers external measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J3 has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the 1 J3.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 J3 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 J3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will offer greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
59
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Nikon 1 J3
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J3
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
58
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography highlights
77
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J3
37
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J3
 Fujifilm X-E3Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Nikon 1 J3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-09-07 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 135
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 201g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 420
Other
Battery life 350 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $700 $170