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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
43
Features
66
Overall
52

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V3
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was released 4 years after the 1 V2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades against the 1 V2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 V2 
LaunchedSeptember 2017October 2012More modern by 60 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 1 V2 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 V2

 Fujifilm X-E3 1 V2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 features external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V2 has measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Nikon 1 V2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the 1 V2.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 V2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and 1 V2.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
65
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography features
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
63
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Sports photography camera
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Nikon 1 V2
77
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
29
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Nikon 1 V2
 Fujifilm X-E3Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Nikon 1 V2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2012-10-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III Expeed 3A
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 73
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Available lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 278 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 403
Other
Battery life 350 shots 310 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $599