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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J5
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 3 years after the 1 J4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the 1 J4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 J4 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017April 2014More modern by 42 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 1 J4 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J4

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 J4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 has outer dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J4 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Nikon 1 J4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the 1 J4.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 J4 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 J4.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will offer you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
56
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Nikon 1 J4
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
56
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 J4 Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 J4
 Fujifilm X-E3Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Nikon 1 J4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-09-07 2014-04-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Expeed 4
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 area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Total lenses 54 13
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 232 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $700 $600